How do I re-install the rear stabilizer bar?

You have to lower the rear part of of the crossmember and you have to remove the stabilizer links from the bar and you have to snake it out do the reverse to install.

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Stabilizer Links

Removal & Installation

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer shaft.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly and remove from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut assembly.
2. Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
3. Connect the stabilizer link to the stabilizer shaft.
4. Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
5. Install the front tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.

Hello ggagne.
Here is the procedure.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the pinch bolt from the lower intermediate steering shaft
4. Loosen all insulator clamp attaching bolts.
5. Place a jack stand under the center of the rear frame cross member.
6. Remove the rear frame-to-body bolts.
7. Lower the rear of the frame just enough to gain access to the stabilizer shaft.
8. Remove the insulator clamp bolts and the clamps from the frame.
9. Remove the insulators from the stabilizer bar.
10. Remove the stabilizer bar links from the control arms.
11. Pull the stabilizer shaft rearward.

Installation

1. Insert the stabilizer shaft to the left side of the vehicle. Important: DO NOT tighten the stabilizer link nut at this time. The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the control arms such that you can obtain the vehicle design trim heights before tightening the link nut.
2. Loosely install the stabilizer shaft link at the control arm.
3. Install the insulators on to the stabilizer bar.
4. Connect the insulator clamps to the frame.
• Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) .
5. Raise the frame into position while you guide the steering shaft onto the gear.
6. Install the new frame-to-body attaching bolts.
7. Remove the jack stand.
8. Install the pinch bolt and tighten.
9. Install the left tire and wheel assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Support the weight of the vehicle by the control arms.
12. Tighten the stabilizer link nut.
• Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
  

There you are, I hope your job goes well.
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KL

Removal & Installation
To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of
   this section.
   
2. Release fuel pressure.
   
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   
   • The rear seat
     
     
     
     
     
     Electrical Connector
     
     
     
     
     
   • The fuel pump electrical connector
     
     
     
     
     
     Battery Cable
     
     
     
     
     
   • Battery cable
   
   
4. Raise and safely support the vehicle
   
5. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   
   
   
   Fuel Tank Drain
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Fuel from fuel tank
     
     
     
     
     
     Stabilizer Bar
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     Stabilizer Bar and EVAP Canister
     
     
     
     
     
   • The rear stabilizer bar brackets from body
     
   • Stabilizer bar toward rear of vehicle
     
     
     
     
     
     Fuel Filler Tube
     
     
     
     
     
   • The fuel filler tube from fuel tank
     
     
     
     
     
     Fuel And EVAP Lines
     
     
     
     
     
   • Fuel and EVAP lines
   
   
6. Position transmission jack under fuel tank assembly.
   
7. Remove fuel tank straps bolts passenger side first.
   
8. Lower fuel tank and remove the purge line and vent line.
   
9. Disconnect fuel line from fuel pump module by depressing quick connect
   retainers with thumb and fore finger.
   
10. Slide fuel pump module electrical connector lock to unlock.
    
11. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel pump module, by pushing
    down on connector retainer and pulling connector off of module.
    
    
    
    
    
    Fuel Tank Locknut
    
    
    
    
    
12. Use Special Tool # 6856 to remove fuel pump module locknut.
    
13. Remove fuel pump and O-ring seal from tank. Discard old seal.

To Install:

1. Wipe seal area of tank clean and place a new seal in position in the tank
   opening.
   
   
   
   
   
   Fuel Tank Locator
   
   
   
   
   
2. Position fuel pump in the tank.
   
   
   
   • Make sure the alignment tabs on the underside of the fuel pump module flange
     sits in the notches on the fuel tank.
   
   
3. Position the locknut over the fuel pump module.
   
4. Tighten the locknut using Special Tool # 6856
   
   
   
   • Torque to: 40.5 ft. lbs. (55 Nm)
   
   CAUTION
   Over tightening the pump lock ring may
   result in a leak.
   
   
5. Position the fuel tank on the transmission stand.
   
6. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   
   • Fuel pump electrical connector into hole in the body
     
   • The purge and vent lines
     
   • Fuel tank and tank straps
     
   • The fuel filler tube and tighten the clamp
     
   • The stabilizer bar and install bolts
   
   
7. Lower vehicle.
   
8. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   
   • The fuel pump electrical connector that is in the rear seat
     
   • The rear seat
     
   • The battery cable
   
   
9. Fill fuel tank.
   
10. Use the DRB or equivalent scan tool to pressurize the fuel system.
    
11. Check for leaks.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

The rear suspension on LH platform vehicles is a fully independent suspension. A stabilizer bar (also called a sway bar) is mounted in rubber isolator bushings and connects the rear struts through links. Note that the fuel tank must be removed to remove the stabilizer bar.

CAUTION OFF. The fuel system pressure must be relieved before disconnecting any fuel lines. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or personal injury.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove both rear wheels.

1. Position a transmission jack under the fuel tank just forward of the crossmember to help support the fuel tank when crossmember is removed.
2. Remove the four crossmember to frame rail attaching bolts. Remove the fuel tank.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar to link assembly attaching nuts and remove the bar and isolator bushings as an assembly from the vehicle. Inspect the isolator bushings for damage or excessive wear and replace, if necessary.

To install:

1. Inspect for broken or distorted retainers and bushings. If bushing replacement is required, replacement bushings can be installed by locating the split in the bushing, prying open and removing the defective bushing from around the stabilizer bar.
2. Install the stabilizer bar and isolator bushings back into the vehicle as an assembly making sure bar is centered in vehicle so it doesn't contact other suspension components.
3. Install stabilizer bar attaching link onto stabilizer bar. Install new link to bar attaching nuts and tighten to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).

Replace the sway bar bracket bolt with new after loosening or removing them. Only use original equipment bolts as replacements.

1. Install the fuel tank back onto the vehicle.
2. Position the crossmember on frame rails and install four mounting bolts. Tighten attaching bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
3. Remove transmission jack from under the fuel tank.
4. Install the rear wheels and lug nuts. Tighten the lug nuts, in a star pattern sequence, to 95-100 ft. lbs. (129-135 Nm).
5. Lower the vehicle. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Pressurize the fuel system and check for leaks.
7. Check and reset the rear wheel toe to specifications as required.

Section 04-01: Suspension and Wheel Hubs, Front 1996 Windstar Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Stabilizer Bar Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Support vehicle with hoist or safety stands behind front sub-frame (5C145).
   

1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the 6 mm drive hole in the front stabilizer bar link ball stud, do not use an Allen wrench to break loose or tighten or final tighten the front stabilizer bar link-to-shock absorber nut.
   Using care not to damage the front stabilizer bar link ball stud seal, remove the RH and LH front stabilizer bar link-to-front shock absorber nut.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Using care not to damage the front stabilizer ball link stud seal, remove the RH and LH front stabilizer bar link-to-front stabilizer bar nut.
   

1. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage the ball joint boot.
   With another set of support safety stands under front sub-frame, remove two rear sub-frame retaining bolts. Lower rear of the front sub-frame to obtain access to stabilizer bar brackets (5486).
   

1. Remove front stabilizer bar bracket bolts, stabilizer bar brackets, stabilizer bar bracket insulators and front stabilizer bar (5482) as required.
   

Installation

1. Clean front stabilizer bar to remove dirt and contamination in area of stabilizer bar bracket insulator installation position.
   

1. Lubricate inside diameter of new stabilizer bar bracket insulator with Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube E25Y-19553-A meeting Ford specification ESF-M99B112-A or equivalent. Do not use any mineral or petroleum based lubricants as they will deteriorate the rubber stabilizer bar bracket insulators.
   

1. Install new stabilizer bar bracket insulators onto front stabilizer bar and position them in approximate location.
   

1. Install stabilizer bar bracket on stabilizer bar bracket insulators and install new bolts. Tighten to 55-63 Nm (40-46 lb-ft).
   

1. Raise front sub-frame and install new front sub-frame-to-body retaining bolts. Tighten to 115-132 Nm (85-97 lb-ft).
   

1. Install front stabilizer bar link (5K483) to front shock absorber. Use care not to damage link ball joint boot seal.
   

1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the 6 mm drive hole in the front stabilizer bar link ball stud, do not use an Allen wrench to break loose or tighten or final tighten the front stabilizer bar link-to-shock absorber nut.
   Install a new front stabilizer bar link-to-shock absorber nut. Tighten to 90-100 Nm (66-74 lb-ft).
   
   

Stabilizer or anti sway bars prevent side to side swat. It does not maintain body height.

Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Front
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts from the stabilizer shaft.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps from the front crossmember.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer shaft, insulator clamps and bolts to the crossmember.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the stabilizer shaft link nuts.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Lower the vehicle.



Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Rear
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts from the stabilizer shaft.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps, bolts and nuts retaining the shaft to the crossmember.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps to the stabilizer shaft and the crossmember.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 65 Nm (49 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Lower the vehicle.

raise rear of vechicle then support by jack stands.let rear suspension hang to take pressure off strut coil springs.remove rear package tray trim panel. remove rear wheel.remove brake load sensor .remove brake hose.remove stabilizer bar bracket and link.remove tension strut .remove spindle pinch bolt and strut assembly.if the strut coil spring broke you wont need a coil springcompressor.BESURE INSTALL NEW MOUNTING BOLTS AND PINCH BOLT.install the strut assembly.use a new pinch bolt .torque it to 50-67 ft lbs.torque the 3 upper mounting nuts to 19-25 ft lbs. tension strut torque nut to 35-46 ft lbs. stabilizer bar link torque to 60- 81 inch pounds.stabilizer bar bracket torque to 25-33 ft lbs.NOW INSTALL .brake hose / brake load sensor/ rear wheel /rear package tray trim panel.

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Section 04-01: Suspension and Wheel Hubs, Front 1996 Taurus, Sable Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Stabilizer Bar Removal

1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Support vehicle with hoist or safety stands behind front sub-frame (5C145).
   

1. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten nut, or bearing and seal damage will result. Install nut using hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
   Remove and discard nuts retaining stabilizer bar link (5K484) assembly to front stabilizer bar (5482) and front shock absorber (18124) with an 8 mm closed-end wrench and an 18 mm open-end wrench.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove nuts retaining steering gear (3504) to front sub-frame, and move steering gear off the front sub-frame.
   

1. With another set of support safety stands under front sub-frame, remove two rear subframe retaining bolts. Lower rear of the front sub-frame to obtain access to stabilizer bar brackets (5486).
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove front stabilizer bar U-bracket bolts and replacestabilizer bar brackets and/or front stabilizer bar as required. Discard lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493) and bolts.
   

Installation

1. Clean front stabilizer bar to remove dirt and contamination in area of stabilizer bar insulator installation position.
   

1. Lubricate inside diameter of new lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator with Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube E25Y-19553-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESF-M99B112-A. Do not use any mineral or petroleum based lubricants as they will deteriorate the rubber lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulators.
   

1. Install new lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulators onto front stabilizer bar and position them in approximate location.
   

1. Install stabilizer bar bracket on front sub-frames and install new bolts. Tighten to 30-40 Nm (22-29 lb-ft).
   

1. Raise front sub-frame and install new front sub-frame-to-body retaining bolts. Position steering gear onto front sub-frame and install retaining nuts. Tighten to 115-135 Nm (85-99 lb-ft).
   

1. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten nut, or bearing and seal damage will result. Install nut using hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
   Install stabilizer bar link to front shock absorber and to front stabilizer bar, making sure that the stabilizer bar link is properly positioned. The letters "Top LH" and "Top RH" are moulded into the stabilizer bar link for correct assembly to the front shock absorber strut.
   

1. Install new nuts and secure stabilizer bar link assembly to front stabilizer bar and front shock absorber. Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-75 lb-ft) at front shock absorber strut and 47-63 Nm (35-46 lb-ft) at front stabilizer bar.
   

1. Remove safety stands.
   

1. Lower vehicle.