Owners manual

E4-WM5-Y305A00-
EINBAUANLEITUNG/
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
created: 10.02.05 E4-WM5-Y305A00_1 page 2 of 3 latest revision: 10.6.15
Ford Motorhome F53 Chassis
Steering Stabilizer Installation Instructions
The installation of this stabilizer must be performed only by experienced and qualified personnel.
Follow these instructions thoroughly. Incorrect installation will cause damage to the stabilizer and/or
the vehicle! Damage due to improper installation is not covered by the warranty!
1. Before starting installation procedure, the vehicle must be on level ground and fully
functioning parking brake applied. The steering should be centered (wheels as straight
ahead as possible). Securely block rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving forward
or backward!
2. If a non-original (aftermarket) stabilizer has been installed, remove the stabilizer and all
associated mounts, and proceed to step 3. If the vehicle has a Ford original stabilizer,
remove the stabilizer shock unit only and proceed to step 5. The Bilstein stabilizer is
designed to be used only with the original Ford brackets, or Bilstein bracket kit part no. B4-
KT1-Z326A00.
3. Locate right hand (passenger side) leaf spring and the rearmost U-bolt attaching the I-beam
axle. Remove the two (2) nuts attached to the U-bolt. Position I beam bracket “A”
horizontally so that the single small (½”) hole is inboard and rearward (see fig 1A). Install
bracket “A” over exposed U-bolt threads. Reinstall U-bolt nuts and torque to 350 N/m (260
lb/ft), alternating left to right.
4. Place tie rod bracket “B” on the underside of the tie rod with the single round (non-oval) ½”
hole towards the front of the vehicle (see figs. 1B and 2). The flat side of bracket “B”
contacts the tie rod (see fig. 2B). Install U-bolts (2 ea., provided) over the top of the tie rod
and through the oval holes in bracket “B”. Loosely install four (4) flanged nuts (provided) on
the exposed U-bolt threads.
5. Position bracket “B” so that the center of the ½” hole in bracket “B” is 25 3/8” (645 mm)
from the center of the ½” hole in bracket “A” (see distance “L” for centered steering
position). Tighten bracket “B” U-bolts, alternating front to rear. Ensure that bracket “B” has
remained horizontal and torque to 41 N/m (35 lb/ft).
6. Start the engine and steer to full left turn lock. Turn off the engine. At full left turn the
measurement between ½” hole centers should be no less than 19 3/16” (487 mm) (see
distance “L” for full left). Start vehicle and steer to full right turn lock. Turn off the ignition.
At full right turn the measurement between ½” hole centers should be no greater than 31
5/8” (803 mm) (see distance “L” for full right). If these measurements are not correct, loosen
the 4 flanged nuts (on U-bolts, bracket “B”) and repeat steps 5 and 6.