[johnny7]

Hi all, I have a 2011 Ford Escape that I’ve replaced the front stabilizer links. I started on the rear stabilizer links and had a heck of a time getting them out but now, I can’t seem to get the new one’s in. My question, is it possible to get the rear stabilizer link replacements in without removing the stabilizer bar?

 

[Mountain Escape]

Hi all, I have a 2011 Ford Escape that I’ve replaced the front stabilizer links. I started on the rear stabilizer links and had a heck of a time getting them out but now, I can’t seem to get the new one’s in. My question, is it possible to get the rear stabilizer link replacements in without removing the stabilizer bar?

Welcome Johnny 7,
I hope that is not a reference like con air Johnny 23 was
100% without removing the bar. It should be easy.
Are you doing it with the wheels on the ground, you don't want any preload

 

[johnny7]

Great, thank you for this information. I started out with them in the air but then set the jack down and was still having issues. I will go back at it again with the wheels on the ground.
Thanks