Stabilizer Bar: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

Install the stabilizer bar by guiding it between the subframe and the steering gear from the RH side of the vehicle.
Install the 2 new LH and 2 new RH stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Raise the rear of the subframe.
Install the 2 new subframe rearward bolts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
Install the 2 new subframe forward bolts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
Install the 4 new subframe bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Install the 2 steering gear nuts and bolts.
- Tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).
Position both lower arms and install the 2 new lower control arm forward bolts.
- Tighten to 265 Nm (lb-ft).
Install the 4 new lower control arm rearward nuts and bolts.
- Tighten to 99 Nm (73 lb-ft).
Position the tie-rod ends to the wheel knuckles and install 2 new tie-rod end nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
Vehicles equipped with 3.5L, install the engine exhaust Y-pipe. REFER to EXHAUST Y-PIPE - 3.5L TI-VCT .
Connect the HO2S electrical connector and clip the connector to the subframe.