Lincoln Navigator: Front Suspension - LHD 4WD / Lower Ball Joint. Removal and Installation

Lincoln Navigator 2018-2025 Workshop Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension - LHD 4WD / Lower Ball Joint. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	204-358 Remover/Installer, Ball Joint TKIT-2005P-F TKIT-2005P-ROW
	205-086 (T74P-4635-C) Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw

Removal

Remove the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01B Front Suspension - LHD 4WD, Removal and Installation).

Remove and discard the lower ball joint snap ring.

Remove the ball joint from the lower arm.
Use Special Service Tool: 204-358 Remover/Installer, Ball Joint. , 205-086 (T74P-4635-C) Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw.

Installation

Install the ball joint into the lower arm.
Use Special Service Tool: 204-358 Remover/Installer, Ball Joint. , 205-086 (T74P-4635-C) Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw.

NOTE: Make sure the ball joint snap ring is fully seated.
Install the new lower ball joint snap ring.

Install the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01B Front Suspension - LHD 4WD, Removal and Installation).

Lower Arm. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems...

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW Spring Compressor Tie Rod End Remover Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems...

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Rear Stabilizer Bar Link. Removal and Installation

Removal

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).

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

Remove and discard the 2 rear stabilizer bar link nuts and remove the rear stabilizer bar link.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)