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:
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the cylinder bore at the top, middle and bottom
of piston ring travel in 2 directions as indicated. Verify the cylinder
bore is within the wear limit. The difference indicates the cylinder
bore taper...
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Item
Specifications
Intermediate shaft bearing O-ring seal
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-12-QULV
Torque Specifications
NOTE:
Applicable only for FWD vehicles...