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:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Module
DTC
Description
Action
PCM
P00FE:00
EVAP System Tank Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
Open the fuel filler door.
Release the retaining tab and slide the fuel filler door from the fuel filler door hinge.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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