Front Suspension

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









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: 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. NOTE: If the clinch nut in the axle is stripped or damaged, remove the clinch nut and install a flagnut (W711430) in place of the clinch nut.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower bolts.

- To install, tighten the new bolts to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

2. Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nuts, bolts, washers and the stabilizer bar links.
- Discard the nuts, bolts and washers.

- To install, tighten the new nuts, bolts and washers to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

3. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts and nuts, brackets and the stabilizer bar.
- Discard the bolts.

- To install, tighten the new nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.