Lincoln Corsair: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Rear Stabilizer Bar Link
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 (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
.
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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.
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 nuts are used.
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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
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
.
NOTICE:
Do not use power tools to remove or install the
stabilizer bar link nuts...
Removal
Remove the rear wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
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).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
DDM
B1C03..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
Remove the downshift paddle switch.
Refer to: Downshift Paddle Switch (307-05A Automatic Transmission
External Contr..