Ford Fusion: Rear Suspension / Rear Stabilizer Bar. Removal and Installation
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.
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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 or install the
stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints
and boots may occur.
NOTE:
AWD vehicle shown, FWD vehicle similar.
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Remove and discard the rear stabilizer bar link
upper nuts and disconnect the rear stabilizer bar links from the rear
stabilizer bar.
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Remove and discard the rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts and remove the rear stabilizer bar.
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NOTICE:
Do not use any lubrication on the stabilizer bar or the bushings or damage to the bushings may occur.
NOTE:
Stabilizer bar bushings must be installed with slits facing the front of the vehicle.
Inspect and, if necessary, install new stabilizer bar bushings.
Installation
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NOTE:
Apply water to the brackets to aid in installation.
Press the rear stabilizer bar brackets in place onto the rear stabilizer bar bushings.
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Position the rear stabilizer bar and install the new rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
Torque:
52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
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Position the rear stabilizer bar links and install the new rear stabilizer bar link nuts.
Torque:
85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1097Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control UnitTKIT-2010B-FLMTKIT-2010B-ROW
303-1556Locking Tool, Timing BeltTKIT-2010B-FLMTKIT-2010B-ROW
303-748Locking Tool, CrankshaftTKIT-2010B-FLMTKIT-2010B-ROW
Strap Wrench
Oil Drain Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Materials
Name
Specificatio..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Long Nose Pliers
Removal
Using the scan tool Transmission Solenoid Identification
Number (IDN) function, retrieve the solenoid base part number and
stamping number.
Remove the transmission internal wiring harness frame.
Refer to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Sp..