MKZ AWD V6-3.5L (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 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. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut and remove the stabilizer bar link.
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To install, tighten to 42 Nm (31 lb-ft).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.