Ford Ecosport: Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar Link

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the 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.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: Do not hold the stabilizer bar link boot with any tool or damage to the boot may occur.

   NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

   NOTE: When installing the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar, make sure the stabilizer bar is perpendicular to the stabilizer link when tightening the link nut or the link nut may not seat properly.

   NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

   1. Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link upper nut.
      Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
   2. Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link lower nut.
      Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.