Mustang V6-4.0L (2008)
Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair
Front
Stabilizer Bar Link
Stabilizer Bar Link
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: 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 number 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.
2. CAUTION: Use the holding feature to prevent the studs from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The boot
seal must not be allowed to twist at all while tightening the nuts or damage to the boot seal may occur.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
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To install, tighten the new nut to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
3. Disconnect the link from the stabilizer bar.
4. CAUTION: Use the holding feature to prevent the studs from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The boot
seal must not be allowed to twist at all while tightening the nuts or damage to the boot seal may occur.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
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To install, tighten the new nut to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
5. Disconnect the link from the strut.