Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar Link Assembly, F-150 and Bronco

Removal

1. Remove nuts, bolts and washers connecting the front stabilizer bar (5482) to connecting links.

2. Remove nuts and bolts of the front stabilizer bar retainer.

3. Remove front stabilizer bar retainer.

4. Remove the front stabilizer bar and insulator. The stud does not have to be removed. The bracket-to-frame assembly may be removed but not the front crossmember.

Installation

1. Install insulators on front stabilizer bar.

2. Position front stabilizer bar with insulators to stabilizer bar brackets and install attaching nuts and bolts. Tighten retainer nuts to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb-ft).

3. Install link to front stabilizer bar attaching bolt and nut. Tighten to 70-100 Nm (52-73 lb-ft).

   
   
   Front Stabilizer Bar, F-150 and Bronco with Dana Model 44 Front Drive Axle
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	5K483	Front Stabilizer Bar Link
   2	N620482-S36	Nut, M12 x 1.75 Hex Flange
   3	5482	Front Stabilizer Bar
   4	3B353	Retainer, Stabilizer Bar, Front
   5	5484	Insulator, Stabilizer Bar, Front
   6	N806789-S2	Bolt and Retainer, M10-1.5 x 33.5 Hex
   7	N605704-S2	Bolt, M12-1.75 x 65 Hex
   8	N620469-S2	Nut, M12 x 1.75
   9	N801527-S2	Washer, 13 x 34 x 2.5
   A	—	Tighten to 72-108 Nm (53-79 Lb-Ft)
   B	—	Tighten to 34-46 Nm (25-34 Lb-Ft)

Stabilizer Bar Link Assembly, F-250

Removal

1. Remove bolts, washers and nuts securing the stabilizer bar links to spring seat caps (both sides).

2. For vehicles equipped with a Dana Model 50 Monobeam front drive axle, remove the nut, washer, and bolt securing the stabilizer bar links to the stabilizer bar brackets (both sides).

3. Remove nuts, washers and insulators attaching stabilizer bar links to front stabilizer bar.

4. Remove link assemblies.

5. Remove nuts and bolts securing retainers to stabilizer bar bracket and remove retainers.

6. Remove front stabilizer bar.

Installation

1. Replace the components in reverse order of removal without tightening bolts.

2. Tighten nuts connecting stabilizer bar links to spring seat caps on both sides 70-100 Nm (52-73 lb-ft).

3. Tighten nuts connecting stabilizer bar links to stabilizer bar 21-33 Nm (16-24 lb-ft).

4. Tighten nuts and bolts connecting retainers to stabilizer bar bracket 34-46 Nm (26-33 lb-ft).

   
   
   Front Stabilizer Bar and Stabilizer Bar Link Assembly, F-250 with Dana Model 50 IFS Front Drive Axle
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	5482	Front Stabilizer Bar
   2	5L488	Plate Assembly
   3	5486	Stabilizer Bar Bracket
   4	605919	Bolt
   5	5482	Front Stabilizer Bar
   6	3B353	Stabilizer Bar Bracket
   7	620482	Nut
   8	5484	Rack and Pinion Mounting Bracket Insulator
   9	605811	Bolt
   10	384485	Nut
   11	18041	Washer
   12	4A037	Insulator
   13	18171	Washer
   14	5K483	Front Stabilizer Bar Link
   15	620469	Nut
   16	801527	Washer
   17	605704	Bolt
   18	801342	Nut
   19	5A500	Spring Seat Cap
   A	—	Tighten to 34-46 Nm (26-33 Lb-Ft)
   B	—	Tighten to 21-33 Nm (16-24 Lb-Ft)
   C	—	Tighten to 70-100 Nm (52-73 Lb-Ft)

Stabilizer Bar Link Assembly, F-350

Removal

1. Disconnect left and right ends of the front stabilizer bar from the link assembly attached to the frame side rail mounting brackets.

2. Disconnect the retainer bolts and U-bolt. Remove the front stabilizer bar from the front axle.

3. Remove front stabilizer bar link (5K483) from the frame side rail mounting brackets.

Installation

1. Loosely assemble the entire front stabilizer bar system with both link assemblies loosely attached to the frame mounting brackets.

2. Position front stabilizer bar on the axle.

3. Check to be sure front stabilizer bar insulators are seated in the retainers, and front stabilizer bar is centered between the front leaf springs.

4. Attach the front stabilizer bar to the axle by assembling the retainers to the axle mounting brackets. Tighten retaining bolts and U-bolt to 48-68 Nm (36-50 lb-ft).

5. Install the link assemblies to the frame mounting brackets using the bolts, washers, and lock nuts. Tighten the lock nut to 70-100 Nm (52-73 lb-ft).

6. Install the link assembly to the front stabilizer bar with two cup washers, two rubber insulators, and one lock nut. Tighten the lock nut to 21-33 Nm (16-24 lb-ft).

   
   
   Stabilizer Bar, F-350 with Dana Model 60 Monobeam Front Drive Axle
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	5K483	Front Stabilizer Bar Link
   2	5482	Front Stabilizer Bar
   3	5486	Stabilizer Bar Bracket
   4	N606088S	Bolt
   5	5455	U-Bolt