Lincoln Aviator: Front Suspension - RWD / Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket-to-front subframe retainers and remove the front stabilizer bar.
Torque:
66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Other information:
For vehicles delivered to authorized
Canadian dealers. In those cases where you
continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of
Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve
a factory-related vehicle service concern
have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada
participates in an impartial third party
mediation/arbitration program administered
by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration
Plan (CAMVAP)...
Body
repairs usually require a significant level of intervention in the
existing body shell structure. The corrosion protection, seals and NVH components are destroyed and must be replaced.
To
prevent the vehicle quality from being compromised due to a poor
quality repair, all repairs must be inspected during and after the
accident repair...