Section 04-01A: Suspension, Front, 4x2
1996 F-Series Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Stabilizer Bar, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab

Removal

  1. Disconnect the left and right ends of the front stabilizer bar (5482) from the front stabilizer bar link (5K483) attached to the frame side rail mounting brackets.

  1. Disconnect the retainer bolt and remove the front stabilizer bar from front axle.

  1. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links by removing from the frame side rail mounting brackets.



    Front Stabilizer Bar, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab





    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1802158Stamped Nut
    2605546Bolt
    3801527Washer
    4605704Bolt
    518171Washer (Upper)
    65482Front Stabilizer Bar
    718041Washer (Lower)
    8384485Nut
    95493Lower Suspension Arm Stabilizer Bar Insulator
    105K483Front Stabilizer Bar Link
    115486Stabilizer Bar Bracket
    12620469Nut
    ATighten to 47-63 Nm
    (35-46 Lb-Ft)
    BTighten to 24-31 Nm
    (18-23 Lb-Ft)
    CTighten to 47-63 Nm
    (35-46 Lb-Ft)

Installation

  1. Loosely assemble the entire front stabilizer bar system:

    1. Both front stabilizer bar links loosely attached to the frame mounting brackets and,
    1. Front stabilizer bar in position on the axle.
  1. Make sure the rack and pinion mounting bracket insulators (5484) are seated in the retainers and the front stabilizer bar is centered between the front leaf springs.

  1. Attach the front stabilizer bar to the axle by assembling the retainers to the axle mounting brackets. Tighten the retainer screws to 48-68 Nm (35-50 lb-ft).

  1. Install the front stabilizer bar links to the frame mounting brackets using the bolts, washers and lock nuts. Tighten the lock nut to 47-63 Nm (35-46 lb-ft).

  1. Install the front stabilizer bar link to front stabilizer bar with two cup washers, two rack and pinion mounting bracket insulators and one lock nut. Tighten the lock nut to 21-32 Nm (15-24 lb-ft).