Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Link - Stabilizer Bar

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

2. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links (5K483) from the front stabilizer bar (5482).

1. Remove the nuts and bushings. Discard the nuts.

2. Rotate the stabilizer bar to disconnect the links.

Link - Stabilizer Bar

3. Remove the stabilizer bar links.

1. Remove the nuts and bushings.

2. Remove the stabilizer bar links.

Link - Stabilizer Bar

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Link - Stabilizer Bar

 

Link - Stabilizer Bar

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