Ford Fusion: Rear Suspension / Rear Stabilizer Bar Link. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.

   NOTICE: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

   • Remove and discard the rear stabilizer link nuts and remove the rear stabilizer link.
     Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.