Ford Ranger Rear Stabilizer Bar PDF Installation Manual

Before starting installation, remember to set the parking brake and chock wheels. To facilitate the installation of a properly set up bar, the weight of the vehicle must be on the suspension as if the journey by road. Do not raise the vehicle frame.
1. Delete D-cases and place them on the straight bar areas on each side of the center hump, as shown in the photos.
2. Hold the bar on the axle and to locate the position on the axle tube mount U-bolts. Be sure to put U-bolts in each brake Lines, wires or hose on the axle, to prevent any damage. Threads of the U-Bolts, point down.

3. Place the saddle brackets on the U-bolts on the axle tube. Place the U-Plates of the D-shaped housing on the bar and attached to the bar U-bolts and saddle brackets with flat washers and nuts provided. Free Holidays in this period to allow for adjustment later.
4. Adjust the sway bar, so at the end of lines are parallel to the ground and the center bar side to side. She took the spacer tube and bolt, which best suits the vehicle and gather links at the end of frame, as indicated in parentheses photos with 4 bushings and 4 pads at the end of the link. Ensure that at the end of lines are installed on the mounting brackets and the ends of the swing bar.

5. Attach the frame bracket to the frame rail using 1 / 2 “X 1-1/2″ bolt and 1 / 2 “locknut. Install screws with large diameter flat washer mounted on the inside of the frame rail.
6. Tighten the nut on the end link bushings start to bulge slightly.
7. Adjust the sway bar on the axle, so it is at least 1 / 2 “clearance between the bar and the axle. Ensure adequate distance between the sway bar and all the shock absorbers, brake lines, hoses, cables and electrical connections. When all clearances are confirmed, U-tighten screws to 45-50 ft-lb. Double nut and tighten.

8. Bounce the vehicle and check clearance on all undercarriage components. Check the installation, be sure to check the gas lines, exhaust pipes, brake lines, wiring, etc.
9. Drive the vehicle for several miles, then check the position and tightness, and retorque reconstruct, as appropriate. Then review periodically thereafter.

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