Stabilizer Bar, F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis

Removal

1. Disconnect the left and right ends of the front stabilizer bar (5482) from the front stabilizer bar link (5K483) attached to the front axle.

2. Remove front stabilizer bar-to-frame nuts and bolts. Remove the front stabilizer bar.

3. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links by removing them from the axle mounting brackets.

Installation

1. Loosely assemble the entire front stabilizer bar system with both front stabilizer bar links loosely attached to the axle mounting brackets, and the front stabilizer bar in position on the frame (5005).

2. Make sure the rack and pinion mounting bracket insulators (5484) are seated in the retainers and the front stabilizer bar is centered on the frame.

3. Attach the front stabilizer bar to the frame by assembling the retainers to the frame mounts. Tighten the bolts to 40-64 Nm (30-47 lb-ft).

4. Install the front stabilizer bar links to the axle mounting brackets using the bolts, washers and lock nuts. Tighten to 77-110 Nm (57-81 lb-ft).

5. Install the front stabilizer bar links to the front stabilizer bar with two cup washers, two front stabilizer bar links and one lock nut per side. Tighten the lock nut to 24-31 Nm (18-23 lb-ft).

   
   
   Front Stabilizer Bar, F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis Vehicles
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	5482	Front Stabilizer Bar
   2	5484	Rack and Pinion Mounting Bracket Insulator
   3	—	Nut
   4	5488	Clamp
   5	605920	Bolt
   6	384485-S2	Nut
   7	18041	Washer
   8	5493	Lower Suspension Arm Stabilizer Bar Insulator
   9	18171	Rear Shock Absorber Upper Lock Washer
   10	5K483	Front Stabilizer Bar Link
   11	801527	Washer
   12	605704	Bolt
   13	44882	Washer
   14	803447	Washer
   15	5486	Stabilizer Bar Bracket (LH)
   A	—	Tighten to 24-31 Nm (18-23 Lb-Ft)
   B	—	Tighten to 40-64 Nm (30-47 Lb-Ft)

Bushing

Removal

1. NOTE: Individual bushing tools are included in Suspension Bushing Service Set T78P-5638-A, Suspension Bushing Service Set T79P-5638-A and Front Suspension Bushing Tool T80T-5638-A.

   Raise vehicle on hoist and position suitable safety stands under vehicle.

2. Remove front stabilizer bar. Refer to appropriate stabilizer bar removal and installation procedure in this section.

3. Install Forcing Screw T78P-5638-A1, Receiver Cup T78P-5638-A4 and Bushing Remover T80T-5638-A2 onto the front axle surrounding the front stabilizer bar bushing.

4. Turn the forcing screw clockwise to remove the bushing from the axle.

Installation

1. Assemble Forcing Screw T78P-5638-A1 and Receiver Cup T79P-5638-A3 through the bushing hole in the axle.

2. Slide the bushing over the forcing screw.

3. Install Receiver Cup T78P-5638-A2 or equivalent on the end of the forcing screw.

4. Turn the forcing screw clockwise to engage the bushing into the axle.

5. Install the front stabilizer bar. Refer to appropriate stabilizer bar removal and installation procedure in this section.

6. Remove safety stands and lower the vehicle.

   
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	3006	Axle Assembly (RH)
   2	3007	Axle Assembly (LH)
   3	5K486	Bushing, Front Stabilizer Bar
   4	T80T-5638-A2	Bushing Remover
   5	T78P-5638-A4	Receiver Cup
   6	T78P-5638-A1	Forcing Screw
   7	T79P-5638-A3	Receiver Cup
   8	T78P-5638-A2	Receiver Cup