Lincoln Corsair: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Rear Stabilizer Bar

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting) .
   

1. 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.

   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.

   NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

   • Remove and discard the rear stabilizer bar link upper nuts and disconnect the rear stabilizer bar links from the rear stabilizer bar.
     
   • Remove and discard the rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts and remove the rear stabilizer bar.
     

1. NOTICE: Do not use any lubrication on the stabilizer bar or the bushings or damage to the bushings may occur.

   Inspect and if necessary install new stabilizer bar bushings.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Apply water to the brackets to aid in installation.

   Press the rear stabilizer bar brackets in place on to the rear stabilizer bar bushings.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of corrosion and foreign material.

   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.

   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.

   NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

   NOTE: Make sure that the new bolts and nuts are used.

   1. Position the rear stabilizer bar and install the new rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
      Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
   2. Position the rear stabilizer bar links and install the new rear stabilizer bar link nuts.
      Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)