Ford Escape: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Rear Stabilizer Bar Link
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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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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NOTICE:
Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar
link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may
occur.
NOTE:
The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
NOTE:
Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the
ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm
outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual
Properties, LLC.
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Remove and discard the rear stabilizer link upper nut.
Torque:
85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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Remove and discard the rear tabilizer link lower nut.
Torque:
85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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Remove the rear stabilizer link.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Directing the Airflow
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the windshield
air vents and de-mister.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the instrument
panel air vents...
Transmission Fluid Pump
Item
Part Number
Description
1
7A1037A103
Pump assembly
2
7P0867P086
Transmission fluid auxiliary pump
The
transmission fluid pump is an internal pump bolted to the transmission
case...