Lincoln Nautilus: Front Suspension / Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing. Removal and Installation
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.
-
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
-
If equipped.
Remove the retainers and the under body shield.
-
If equipped.
Remove the retainers and the dual under body shields.
-
If equipped.
Remove the retainers and the center under body shield.
-
If equipped.
Remove the retainers and the floor pan under body shields.
-
On both sides.
-
NOTE:
The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
NOTE:
Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball
stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link
nut.
Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link lower nut.
Torque:
85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
-
Position the front stabilizer bar link aside.
-
On both sides.
Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
Torque:
122 lb.ft (165 Nm)
-
NOTE:
The front stabilizer bar must be positioned towards
the rear of the vehicle to gain access to the front stabilizer bar
bushings.
Move the front stabilizer bar towards the rear of the vehicle.
-
NOTICE:
Do not use any lubrication on the stabilizer bar or the bushings or damage to the bushings may occur.
NOTE:
Stabilizer bar bushings must be installed with slits facing the rear of the vehicle.
On both sides.
Remove the front stabilizer bar bushing brackets and the front stabilizer bar bushings.
Installation
-
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
What Is Evasive Steering Assist
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a road
user, evasive steering assist helps you steer
around the road user.
After you turn the steering wheel in an
attempt to avoid a crash with the road user,
the system applies additional steering torque
to help you steer around the road user...
Symptom Chart(s)
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Dust and Water Leaks
Most
dust and water leaks occur due to missing or incorrectly installed body
sealer or components...