Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Stabilizer Bar and 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.
NOTICE: Orientation of the suspension fasteners is important. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as when removed or
incorrect clamp load and damage to components may occur.
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
2. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar nuts and grommets.
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To install, tighten the new nuts to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) at curb height.
3. Remove and discard the 2 stabilizer bar studs.
4. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar links.
5. NOTE: Inspect and clean the mating surfaces and the internal threads. Make sure all mating surfaces are free of foreign material and remove any
thread locking compound from the internal threads.
NOTE: Rotate the stabilizer bar and pull outward to remove.
Remove the 4 stabilizer bar bracket bolts and the stabilizer bar, and the brackets and bushings.
