Lincoln Navigator: Body Repairs - General Information / Joining Techniques. General Procedures

Lincoln Navigator 2018-2026 Workshop Manual / Body and Paint / Body Repairs - General Information / Joining Techniques. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Spherical Cutter
Plasma Cutter
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

Materials

Name	Specification
Metal Bonding Adhesive TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055	-

Repair

NOTE: The following provide general joining options for sectioned or sliced components and are not all inclusive. Regardless of component to be joined, whenever possible a backing plate should be used to assure a quality repair.

NOTE: Rivet Bonding

Determine sectioning point of component and make appropriate cut.
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
Use the General Equipment: Plasma Cutter

Make a 50 mm wide backing plate from an unused portion of the old or new service part.
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
Use the General Equipment: Plasma Cutter

Measure and cut to fit the replacement service component.

NOTE: 80 to 125 grit sand papers are the recommended for best adhesion.
Remove old adhesive and e-coat from mating surfaces of the original component and the replacement part measuring 25 mm on each.

Apply adhesive to existing component and evenly spread using a stiff bristle brush.
Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055

Install and clamp backing plate to existing component.

Install appropriate fasteners.
Refer to: Special Repair Considerations for Aluminum Repairs (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation).

Apply adhesive to replacement component and evenly spread using a stiff bristle brush.
Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055

Install service component and appropriate fasteners.
Refer to: Special Repair Considerations for Aluminum Repairs (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation).

Repair

NOTE: Welded Method

Determine sectioning point of component and make appropriate cut.
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
Use the General Equipment: Plasma Cutter

After removing the damaged sheet metal panel(s), repair any damaged flanges on the vehicle using a hammer and dolly.

Make a 50 mm wide backing plate from an unused portion of the old or new service part.
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
Use the General Equipment: Plasma Cutter

Measure and cut to fit the replacement service component.

NOTE: 80 to 125 grit sand papers are the recommended for best adhesion.
Remove old adhesive and e-coat from mating surfaces of the original component and the replacement part measuring 25 mm on each.

Drill plug weld holes in backer plate as indicated.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit

Install and clamp backing plate to existing component.

NOTICE: MIG welder must be set up for aluminum application.
Plug weld as indicated.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

NOTICE: MIG welder must be set up for aluminum application.
Install service component and plug weld as indicated.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

NOTICE: MIG welder must be set up for aluminum application.
Seam weld repair area as indicated.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

Inspection And Repair After Collision Without Supplemental Restraint Deployment. General Procedures

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Plastic Repairs. General Procedures

Materials Name Specification Plastic Bonding AdhesiveTA-9 - Repair NOTICE: Plastic repairs on vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) must not exceed 12 mils (300 microns) of paint thickness after refinishing...

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Lincoln Navigator 2018-2026 Workshop Manual: Specifications

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Front Stabilizer Bar Link. Removal and Installation

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. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar