Lincoln Nautilus: Front Suspension / Front Stabilizer Bar Link. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
NOTE:
Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud
from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link nuts and remove the front stabilizer bar 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...
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...
Other information:
Disconnect
NOTICE:
Removing the negative battery ground cable at the LH
strut tower will not disable the vehicle's electrical system. Failure
to disconnect the battery cable from the battery post may cause
component damage.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected and connected, some
abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its
adaptive strategy...
Inspection
NOTE:
Depending on refrigerant used:
Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R134a refrigerant SAE Certified to J2791.
Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R-1234yf refrigerant SAE Certified to J2913...