Removal (Capri, Cougar, LTD, Marquis, Mustang & Thunderbird)

Remove stabilizer bar, (if equipped). Raise vehicle and support at rear body crossmember. Support axle and lower hoist until shock absorbers are fully extended.
Place transmission jack under lower arm-to-axle pivot bolt and remove bolt. Lower transmission jack slowly until coil spring can be removed. Remove lower arm-to-frame pivot bolt and remove lower arm.