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
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Make sure all cylinder head surfaces are clear of
any gasket material, silicone sealant, oil and coolant...
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off
Press the active park assist
button,
then press the active park assist
icon on the touchscreen to bring
up full screen notifications.
Press the soft keys on the touchscreen to
switch between the parallel park in,
perpendicular park in, or parallel park out
parking modes...