Removal and Installation
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.
CAUTION:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components 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 reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub (1104). For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARING AND HUB .
- Remove the nut and disconnect the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle (3K185). Discard the nut.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the suspension lower arm (3078) from the knuckle. Discard the nut.
- Remove the nut and the knuckle. Discard the nut.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
CAUTION:
Support the weight of the knuckle with a jack stand after disconnecting the lower control arm, or damage to the upper control arm can result.
NOTE:
The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
NOTE:
Make sure not to lose the tapered washer from the ball joint.
NOTE:
The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
NOTE:
Make sure not to lose the tapered washer from the ball joint.
CAUTION:
Support the weight of the knuckle with a jack stand while connecting the knuckle to the upper control arm or damage to the upper control arm can result.
NOTE:
The upper arm-to-knuckle nut, lower arm-to-knuckle nut and the tie-rod-to-knuckle nut are of a torque prevailing design. New nuts must be installed.
NOTE:
Make sure the tapered washer is installed on the ball joints before connecting the upper and lower control arms to the knuckle.