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Front Suspension

Stabilizer Bar and Link - F-250, F-350, Excursion

Removal

1. CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during re-assembly to ensure proper retention of these parts.

Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Remove the stabilizer bar retainer brackets.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the retainer brackets.





3. Remove the stabilizer bar.
1. Remove the lower stabilizer bar link nuts, washers and bolts.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove the upper stabilizer bar link nuts and bolts, and remove the links.

Installation








1. Using new fasteners, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.