Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Rear Stabilizer Bar Link. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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NOTICE:
Do not use power tools to remove or install the
stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints
and boots may occur.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
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Remove and discard the rear stabilizer link nuts and remove the rear stabilizer link.
Torque:
85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
Installation
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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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spring Compressor
Vise
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Clearing the Garage Door Opener
Press and hold the outer two function
buttons simultaneously for approximately
10 seconds until the indicator light above
the buttons flashes rapidly.
When the indicator light flashes, release
the buttons.
Note: You cannot erase individual buttons...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Removal
NOTICE:
The rear side member(s) are constructed of Dual Phase
(DP) 800 steel and cannot be sectioned. Side member assembly must be
replaced at factory joints...