Suspension System: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

CAUTION: Do not lubricate the stabilizer bar bushings for any reason.

The suspension system consists of the following components:

Front suspension
- upper control arms
- lower control arms
- shock absorber and spring assemblies
- stabilizer bar, links, and bushings
- wheel bearings and wheel hubs
- wheel knuckles
Rear suspension
- shock absorber
- leaf spring

The front caster, camber and splits are adjusted by loosening the lower control arm-to-frame mounting bolts and installing the alignment kit to allow the arm to be adjusted in the frame slots. Front toe is adjusted by adjusting the front wheel knuckle tie rod.