2003 Lincoln Town Car Coil Springs, Control Arm, Shock Absorber, Steering Knuckle

Control Arm, Shock Absorber, Steering Knuckle Installation and Repair Tips for 2003 Lincoln Town Car

• Q: What precautions should be taken before servicing the lower control arm and what are the steps involved in the process on 2003 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Turn off air suspension power before servicing lower control arm to prevent inflation. Remove wheel, hold stud, discard nuts and flag bolt; don't remove cam bolt yet. Remove bolts and studs, lift steering gear, remove cam bolt and arm. Install arm, snug fasteners, fully tighten with vehicle weight, then align.
• Q: What precautions should be taken before removing and installing the shock absorber and spring assembly on 2003 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Before removing the shock absorber and spring assembly, turn off electrical power and the air suspension service switch to prevent inflation or deflation. Do not remove the center nut. Discard nuts, remove wheel, set brake components aside, remove stabilizer link and flag bolt, then remove assembly; reinstall by reversing.
• Q: What precautions should be taken before servicing the steering knuckle and what steps are involved in the removal and installation process on 2003 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: To avoid sudden inflation/deflation, turn off air suspension system before servicing the steering knuckle. Take off the wheel bearing and hub, undo the tie-rod and relieve pressure on the stabilizer bar links. Loose the wheel knuckle and fit new parts in reverse order and test front end alignment.