OEM Ford Windstar Sway Bar Link

Ford Windstar Sway Bar Link Parts and Q&A

• Stabilizer Link, Front
  8R3Z-5K483-A
  Q: How to Service and Repair the Sway Bar Link on Ford Windstar?

  A:

  The procedure for sway bar link service begins with raising and supporting the vehicle when the Steering Wheel is in the unlocked position. Disassemble the wheel and tire set and throw away the front sway bar link nut before repeating the steps on the other side. Before moving on, discard each front sway bar link nut and proceed to remove the front sway bar link starting on one side, then repeating on the other. Position suitable jack stands under the front subframe before removing the two bolts that secure it. You must lower the front subframe between 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 inches) to reach the sway bar bracket retaining bolts. Next in sequence, remove the front sway bar by discarding each bolt from the four front sway bar bracket points, followed by removal of the front sway bar brackets while finishing the removal with the front sway bar. When installing the components, replace all hardware with new parts before executing the opposite removal steps. The reassembly process must include using the exact part number or an equivalent component for fasteners while ignoring inexpensive substitute parts and following torque instructions.