Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-) > Mechanical Repairs | 2 Chassis | 204 Suspension | 204-02 Rear Suspension | Description and Operation | Diagnosis and Testing | Removal and Installation | Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension - Stabilizer Bar—Vehicles With: Solid Stabilizer Bar Link

Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)

Removal and Installation

Remove the rear wheels and tires.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s).

Stabilizer bar clamp retaining bolts

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal Details

Installation Details

CAUTION:Both sides of the suspension must be set to the design height setting.

Using 2 transmission jacks and wooden blocks, raise the suspension to the design height setting on both sides.
- Position the transmission jack and the wooden block as shown (left-hand side shown).

NOTE:The spacer must be positioned exactly as shown.

Install the spacer on both sides.
1. Remove the bump stop.
1. Install the spacer between the rear lower arm and the rear axle crossmember making sure that the spacer is in a vertical plane.

CAUTION:The stabilizer bar bushing must be located correctly on the stabilizer bar, with no lubricant.

NOTE:Make sure that the stabilizer bar bushing nipple is on the left-hand side.

Install the stabilizer bar bushing on both sides.

Install the stabilizer bar clamp on both sides.
1. Apply water to the stabilizer bar clamp to assist installation.
1. Using ahydraulic press, press the stabilizer bar clamp onto the stabilizer bar bushing.

NOTE:Make sure that the stabilizer bar link retaining nuts are tightened before lowering the suspension from the design height setting.

Lower the suspension from the design height setting on both sides.
1. Remove the spacer.
1. Install the bump stop.

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