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Replacing sway bar links is relatively easy for the 'average' do-it-yourselfer; although it can be frustrating trying to replace them on your back.
They are usually loacated on the lower control arms as a long 4-6" bolt or PVC rod connected to the sway bar itself, which rides along the undercarriage of the car and connects to the opposite control arm in the same manner. It is, essentially, a torsion bar that refers weight to the opposite side when you are cornering to maintain steering control.
Depending on the year of your Taurus and the configuration of links that you have; as well as if it is already broken or not; first spray it down with penetrating oil and let it soak to make removal easier.
Raise the front end EVENLY and brace the control arms with jack stands (the hanging weight on the control arms can help keep the bolts from spinning when you start to loosen them. The floor jack braces will keep the control arms from falling too far once the bolts are loose.)
Once the old parts are removed, replace with new pieces from your kit in the reverse order. Rather than trying to pry down on the sway bar (to make the bolts reach), lower the car VERY GENTLY with the jack stands in place until you can tighten them properly (according to the directions in the kit).
Once they are properly tightened, raise the car enough to remove the jack stands; lower the car, and you should be good to go. Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to have the alignment checked, too.
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