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:
Turn indicator. Select to hear the
last voice prompt.
Point of interest.
Estimated time of arrival,
distance to destination or time
to destination.
Current road.
Mute guidance prompts.
Cancel route guidance.
Note: To change guidance prompt volume,
turn the volume control when a guidance
prompt plays...
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury.
WARNING: When closing the
power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings...