Rear
Stabilizer Bar and Link - Explorer Sport TracStabilizer Bar and Link - Explorer Sport Trac:
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part, with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
CAUTION: Orientation of the suspension fasteners is important. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as they were in when removed.
1. Remove both upper arms.
2. NOTE: Removal of the LH shock absorber lower bolt will allow more movement of the wheel knuckle when installing the stabilizer bar.
Remove the LH shock absorber lower bolt.
3. Disconnect the purge solenoid electrical connector.
4. Unclip the wiring harness from the frame.
5. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
6. Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamps and disconnect the hose.
^ To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.)
7. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut and grommet, stud and link assembly.
^ Discard the nut and grommet.
^ To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) at curb height.
8. Remove the wiring harness retainer caps from the stabilizer bar bracket studs.
9. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
10. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar brackets and the 2 stabilizer bar bushings.
11. Remove the 4 stabilizer bar bracket studs.
^ For the front studs, push the stud down and slide the stud toward the rear of the vehicle.
^ For the rear studs, push the stud down and slide the stud toward the front of the vehicle
12. Disconnect the fuel vapor line.
13. Unclip the fuel vapor line from the fuel tank and position aside.
14. CAUTION: When installing the stabilizer bar, care must be taken to avoid damage to the wiring harness, fuel lines, fuel filler tube and body.
CAUTION: Extreme care must be exercised when removing and installing the stabilizer bar on vehicles equipped with rear air conditioning (A/C) and/or rear heating, or damage to the A/C lines and rear heater hoses can occur.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the stabilizer bar from the LH side of the vehicle.
15. CAUTION: Before tightening the stabilizer bar link nuts, use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1 (curb height) of the upper arm procedure.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.