The stabilizer links are part of what connects the sway bars to the Ford Expedition's suspension. If you need to replace the links on either the front or the rear bar, you should be able to do it without removing the bar itself. This is, however, a very important task because it affects the handling of the truck. Consult your mechanic before working on any part of the truck's suspension system.
Turn off the air suspension system if the Expedition is equipped with it. The switch for the system is located around the right kick panel.
Raise the end of the truck for the stabilizer bar you are working or and support it on jack stands. If you are raising the rear end, block the front wheels and remove the rear wheels.
Remove the skid plate if one is equipped on the front end by removing its four bolts. One is usually equipped on four-wheel drive models.
Remove the nuts for the stabilizer link bolts; a flare-nut wrench works best. Remove the link bolts from the upper ends of the links and then remove the links. Discard the old washers and rubber bushings with the links.
Install the new links in place with the bolts, using the washers and bushings that come with the replacement kit. You should have these ready for installation immediately to reduce the amount of time the stabilizer is without the links. Tighten the nuts to between 16 and 21 foot pounds.
Reinstall all other parts on the truck like the skid plate or the rear wheels and lower the truck. Reactivate the air suspension system if the Expedition has it.
