Ford 6W1Z-5K484-AA
Stabilizer Link, Front

The first step to repairing or servicing the front sway bar link includes depowering the fire suppression system because it ensures personal safety. Separate the wheel from the tire before removing caliper bolts to detach the caliper pads and anchor plate assembly in a way that does not hang the brake hose to prevent damages. Secure front sway bar links utilizing mechanic's wire until you re-install the bolts with a torque of 160 Nm (118 lb-ft). Next, remove the brake disc. Use the hex holding function to stop the stud from rotating as you remove and discard the upper sway bar link nut before tightening the new nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) when installing it. The procedure must be followed to tighten the new lower sway bar link nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) before discarding the old one. It is essential to repower the vehicle and execute safety procedures during the process when the vehicle has a fire suppression system to prevent serious personal injury.

The front sway bar link service process starts with turning off electrical power to air suspension to avoid spring inflation or deflation that could move the vehicle while working. A new part with identical part number must replace any broken suspension fasteners while reassembly needs to follow the specified torque values. Begin by taking off the wheel assemblies followed by unbolting the caliper hardware to relocate pads and anchor plate whereas the brake disc requires extraction. Use an appropriate jack stand to lift the suspension arms until the connected pressure releases from the sway bar links when the suspension is in its rebound state. The hex holding feature assists sway bar link removal because it stops the stud from rotating when you remove the two retaining nuts which will be discarded. Repetitions of the nut removal process should occur for the sway bar links and their matching set until all obtained nuts get discarded. The setup requirements can be finalized using the opposite method of removal.

Remove the two stabilizer bar bracket bolts, the two brackets, and the stabilizer bar.

Suspension fasteners are critical components that impact the performance of vital systems, and their failure can lead to significant service costs.

Always use new fasteners with the same part number or an equivalent part.

Tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

A new part with the same part number must be used, and if substitution is necessary, the replacement must match the original finish and property class.

Start by removing the wheel and tire assemblies.

Use new nuts and tighten them to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

It is crucial to recognize that suspension fasteners are critical components that impact the performance of vital systems, and their failure can lead to significant service costs.

Raise the suspension arms with a suitable jack stand to relieve pressure from the stabilizer bar links.

The vehicle should be in NEUTRAL and positioned on a hoist.

Repeat the process of discarding it and reinstalling the stabilizer bar link with a torque of 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

Ensure that the electrical power to the air suspension system is turned off to prevent unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs.

Utilize the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the two nuts, which should be discarded.

Begin by depowering the fire suppression system to prevent serious personal injury.

Detach the bolts to position the caliper, pads, and anchor plate aside before removing the brake disc.

The stabilizer bar links are under pressure when the suspension is in the REBOUND position, so a jack stand is needed to raise the suspension arms until the pressure is released.