SECTION 204-01: Front Suspension
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Stabilizer Bar


Item Part Number Description
1 5482 Stabilizer bar
2 W520213 Stabilizer bar bracket nut (4 required)
3 W712503 Stabilizer bar link lower nut (2 required)
4 W715576 Stabilizer bar bracket bolt (4 required)

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part number or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts or damage to the link ball joint or boot may occur.

NOTICE: Do not hold the stabilizer bar link boot with any tool, damage to the boot will occur.

NOTE: Inspect and clean all mating surfaces. Make sure the mating surfaces are free of foreign material. Do not use solvents and/or lubricants. Wipe all surfaces with a clean shop towel.

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
  1. If equipped, remove the 9 screws and the lower air deflector.
  1. Loosen the 2 crossmember brace nuts.
  1. Remove the 6 crossmember brace bolts and remove the crossmember brace.

  1. NOTICE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the studs from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The boot seal must not be allowed to twist at all while tightening the nut or damage to the boot seal may occur.

    Remove and discard both stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
  1. Disconnect both links from the stabilizer bar.
  1. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket nuts and remove the stabilizer bar.

  1. NOTICE: When installing the stabilizer bar, make sure the stabilizer bar is centered symmetrically between the 2 stabilizer bar brackets. The distance between the stabilizer bar brackets and links should be the same on both sides, as shown in the illustration.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.