OEM 2008 Ford Fusion Sway Bar Link

2008 Ford Fusion Sway Bar Link Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Rear Sway Bar Link on 2008 Ford Fusion?

  A: The service and repair process for the sway bar link of rear vehicles begins with removing rear halfshafts for AWD models together with right-hand springs for FWD vehicles. Put the vehicle onto a hoist keeping it in neutral gear position. The sway bar link receives its new nuts for installation after you remove its top two nuts and discard them. Torque these new nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). The service requires simultaneous removal of the sway bar link's lower bolts and links before discarding the bolts and installing new bolts at 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) torque using the bushing fastener tightening position. Proceed by removing the sway bar bracket nuts then discard them before torquing new replacement nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) while the suspension is at its bushing fastener tightening position. The sway bar bracket bolts along with brackets can be removed after discarding the old bolts and installing new ones with 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) torque while positioning the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position. FWD vehicle owners should remove the sway bar but AWD owners must handle the right-hand sway bar removal while watching out for the fuel lines or wiring harness. The sway bar bushings should be inspected before replacing damaged ones. Check that the suspension reaches its bushing fastener tightening position before you start tightening to avoid incorrect clamp load which leads to bushing damage. Execute the opposite process of removal for assembling the suspension components.