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6. Remove the front coil spring (5310). For additional information, refer to
Spring in this section.
7. Remove the nut and the front suspension lower control arm. Discard the nut.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 00 . Klj . 2 ba
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Bar —
Stabilizer
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with
the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do
not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified
during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links (5K483) from the front stabilizer bar (5482). 1. Remove the nuts and bushings. Discard the nuts.
2. Rotate the stabilizer bar to disconnect the links.
4. Remove and discard the nuts.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar brackets (5486) and the stabilizer bar mounting bracket adapters (5B482).
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6. Remove the stabilizer bar.
7. If necessary, cut the stabilizer bar insulators (5493) from the stabilizer bar.
Installation 1. NOTE: To aid installation, coat the necessary parts of the front stabilizer bar and the inside
diameter of the stabilizer bar bushing with Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube E25Y-19553- A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESF-M99B112- A.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Link —
Stabilizer Bar
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with
the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do
not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified
during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links (5K483) from the front stabilizer bar (5482). 1. Remove the nuts and bushings. Discard the nuts.
2. Rotate the stabilizer bar to disconnect the links.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar links. 1. Remove the nuts and bushings.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar links.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Bushing —
Stabilizer Bar
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with
the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do
not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified
during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links (5K483) from the front stabilizer bar (5482). 1. Remove the nuts and bushings. Discard the nuts.
2. Rotate the stabilizer bar to disconnect the links.
4. Remove and discard the nuts.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket (5486) and the stabilizer bar mounting bracket adapter (5B482).
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6. Cut the stabilizer bar insulators (5493) from the stabilizer bar.
Installation 1. NOTE: To aid installation, coat the necessary parts of the front stabilizer bar and the inside
diameter of the stabilizer bar bushing with Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube E25Y-19553- A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESF-M99B112- A.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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Spindle
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with
the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do
not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified
during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. Remove the front wheel hub (1104). For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing in this section.
4. Remove the bolt and the ABS sensor.
5. Unclip the ABS sensor wire from the bracket.
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6. Remove the front brake disc shield.
1. Remove the three shield rivets.
2. Remove the shield.
7. Remove the cotter pin and nut. Discard the cotter pin.
8. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the tie- rod end dust boot.
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie- rod end from the front wheel spindle.
9. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the front suspension lower arm (3078), do not
remove the nut from the ball joint (3050) at this time.
Disconnect the ball joint stud from the front wheel spindle (3105).
zLoosen the ball joint stud two or three turns.
z Sharply rap on the spindle at the ball joint connection to disconnect the ball joint stud. Klj . 2 ba
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