Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Link
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a
replacement 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. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots may occur.
NOTE: To remove the stabilizer bar link nuts, first loosen the nuts, then use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joints from
turning while removing the stabilizer bar link nuts.
2. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link-to-strut nut.
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To install, tighten the new nut to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link-to-stabilizer bar nut.
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To install, tighten the new nut to 125 Nm (92 lb-ft).
4. Remove the stabilizer bar link.
5. NOTE: To install the nuts, use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer link ball joints from turning while installing the nuts until snug.
Finally, tighten the nuts using a socket and a torque wrench.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
