F 550 2WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2002)
Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar and Link - Super Duty F-450, F-550, Dana Axle
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major
service expense. Install new parts with the same part number or and equivalent part if installation is necessary. Do not use installation part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the nuts from both lower ends of the stabilizer bar links and remove the washers.
3. Remove the nuts and washers from both upper ends of the stabilizer bar links and remove the links.
4. Remove the bolts from both stabilizer bar retainer-to-axle brackets and remove the stabilizer bar.
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Remove the stabilizer bar bushings if necessary.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Install all new fasteners.
