Description And Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. 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:
All front suspension fasteners are important attaching parts because they can affect the performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during assembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts. Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Install a new part.
The front suspension consists of the following components:
- upper suspension arm and bushing (3082)
- lower suspension arm and bushing (3078)
- shock absorber and spring assembly
- stabilizer bar (5482)
- stabilizer bar bushings (5493)
- stabilizer bar brackets (5486)
- stabilizer bar links (5K483)
- wheel knuckle (3K185)
- wheel hub and bearing (1104)