Section 04-01A: Suspension, Front, 4x2 | 1996 F-Series Workshop Manual |
Removal
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.
Disconnect the retainer bolt and remove the front stabilizer bar from front axle.
Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links by removing from the frame side rail mounting brackets.
Item | Part Number | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | 802158 | Stamped Nut |
2 | 605546 | Bolt |
3 | 801527 | Washer |
4 | 605704 | Bolt |
5 | 18171 | Washer (Upper) |
6 | 5482 | Front Stabilizer Bar |
7 | 18041 | Washer (Lower) |
8 | 384485 | Nut |
9 | 5493 | Lower Suspension Arm Stabilizer Bar Insulator |
10 | 5K483 | Front Stabilizer Bar Link |
11 | 5486 | Stabilizer Bar Bracket |
12 | 620469 | Nut |
A | — | Tighten to 47-63 Nm (35-46 Lb-Ft) |
B | — | Tighten to 24-31 Nm (18-23 Lb-Ft) |
C | — | Tighten to 47-63 Nm (35-46 Lb-Ft) |
Installation
Loosely assemble the entire front stabilizer bar system:
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.
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).
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).
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).