Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and 2018 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

The stabilizer bar must be installed from the RH side of the vehicle. Install the stabilizer bar by guiding it between the subframe and the steering gear from the RH side of the vehicle.

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On both sides. Install the new stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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Raise and align the subframe assembly to the witness marks made during removal.

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On both sides. Install the new subframe forward bolt.
Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)

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1. On both sides. Position the subframe bracket.
2. On both sides. Install the new subframe rearward bolt.
  Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)
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On both sides. Install the new subframe bracket bolts.
Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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Install the new steering gear bolts.
Torque: 122 lb.ft (165 Nm)

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1. On both sides. Position the lower control arm aside.
2. On both sides. Install the new lower control arm forward bolt.
  Torque: 195 lb.ft (265 Nm)
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On both sides. Install the new lower control arm rearward nuts and bolts.
Torque: 73 lb.ft (99 Nm)

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NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent turning of the stud while installing the tie rod end nut.
1. On both sides. Attach the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle.
2. On both sides. Install the new tie rod end nut.
  Torque: 111 lb.ft (150 Nm)
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NOTE: Do not use power tools to install the stabilizer bar link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.

NOTE: To install the stabilizer bar link lower nut, use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while installing the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
1. On both sides. Position the front stabilizer bar link.
2. On both sides. Install the new front stabilizer bar link lower nut.
  Torque: 111 lb.ft (150 Nm)
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with 3.7L Duratec engine.

Install the exhaust Y-pipe. Refer to: Exhaust Y-Pipe .
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with 3.5L Duratec engine.

Install the exhaust Y-pipe. Refer to: Exhaust Y-Pipe .
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with 3.5L EcoBoost engine.

Install the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe .
On both sides. Install the wheel arch liner to front subframe retainers.

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If equipped. Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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If equipped. Install the underbody air duct and the retainers.

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If equipped. Install the skid plate and the retainers.

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Install the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Check and if necessary, adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .