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
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Grinder
Plasma Cutter
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 0830..
Removal
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material, including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages
or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
Remove the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01A Engine - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installa..