Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Rear Stabilizer Bar Link. Removal and Installation
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 - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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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.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
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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
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spring Compressor
Vise
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Forming Gas Pressure Gauge and Leak Detector
Materials
Name
Specification
Forming Gas
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Leak detection
All vehicles
NOTE:
Use a Rotunda-approved Forming Gas A/C System
Dealership Leak Detection Service Kit that meets SAE J2790...
Removal
Instrument panel cable
NOTE:
The original equipment automotive audio bus (AAB) cable
is part of the instrument panel wiring harness and cannot be removed.
This procedure refers to replacement of the cable only by overlaying the
cable on the exisiting instrument panel harness...