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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions...
Removal
Place the roof opening panel glass in the fully OPEN position.
Disconnect the air deflector wire.
Push metal rod down to unclip rod from plastic clips.
Pull the air deflector rod out and slightly upward and detach the from the clips...