Front Sway Bar Repair

[Ratpackr]

Can Anyone help??

2000 Ford Ranger XLT 2wd 3.0flex-fuel Automatic.

Need to replace front sway bar bushings.

I have the kits-just no instructions..


Thanks

[91xltlariat]

this may help.


Removal & Installation


1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist or jack stands.

3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

4. Remove the front stabilizer bar link nuts from the front suspension lower arms.

5. Remove the front stabilizer bar link bolts and the front stabilizer bar links.

6. Remove the four bolts and two brackets.

7. Remove the front stabilizer bar.

8. Remove the stabilizer bar insulator.

9. Installation is the reverse of removal. Observe the following torques:
NOTE
In the event the self-tapping bolts cannot be installed in the frame, there is a kit available with flag nuts.



End link nuts: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)

Bracket bolts: 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm)

[McCormack]

An option to consider is to eliminate the swaybar completely. I removed the swaybar on my 2000 2wd and my truck rides much, much better than stock. And if you decide to remove the swaybar and you don't like the ride or handling characteristics, you can always slap the swaybar right back in.