Lincoln Corsair: Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar Link
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar
link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may
occur.
NOTE:
The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
NOTE:
Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the
ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm
outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual
Properties, LLC.
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Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link upper nut.
Torque:
81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
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Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link lower nut.
Torque:
85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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Remove the front stabilizer bar link.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Tie Rod End Remover
Transmission Jack
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Other information:
Overview
Heated Seats
If equipped with the heated seat system, the rear seat cushion and backrest can be heated at one of two levels on demand.
The components of the rear heated seat system include:
Seat cushion heater mat (LH / RH )
Seat backrest heater mat (LH / RH )
Heated rear seat module (attached to the underside of the LH rear seat cushion frame)
Heated seat switch ..
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTICE:
Support the liftgate before removing the liftgate
strut. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the
components.
Remove the clips and the liftgate strut.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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