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Stabilizer Bar and Link - F-450, F-550

Stabilizer Bar and Link - F-450, F-550:

Removal and Installation

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 reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the stabilizer bar link lower nuts and bushings.
^ Discard the nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nuts, bolts, washers and the stabilizer bar links.
^ Discard the nuts, bolts and washers.
^ To install, tighten to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts, brackets and the stabilizer bar.
^ Discard the bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.