2005 Lincoln Town Car Coil Springs, Control Arm, Shock Absorber, Steering Knuckle

Coil Springs, Control Arm, Shock Absorber, Steering Knuckle Installation and Repair Tips for 2005 Lincoln Town Car

• Q: What steps should be taken before servicing and repairing the steering knuckle on 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Your steering knuckle is an area that should be serviced before inflating unexpectedly, so switch off air suspension system before servicing the steering knuckle. Take off the wheel bearing and hub, and also the tie-rod, as well as pressure on the stabilizer bar links. Take off stabilizer bar connection and knuckle wheel. Repeat install and front end alignment.
• Q: How to Service and Repair Coil Springs and Shock Absorber Assembly on 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Removing the coil spring and shock absorber assembly requires a spring compressor in order to remove it safely out of the vehicle. Install new components instead of suspension fasteners and follow the values of torque. Check parts and inspect them to ensure they are not damaged, check part numbers and re-assemble the parts, and then re-install the assembly back into the car.
• Q: What are the crucial steps to follow when servicing the lower control arm and ensuring proper installation of suspension fasteners on 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: When servicing the lower control arm, recognize suspension fasteners are critical; install new fasteners with the same or equivalent part, torque to spec and keep orientation. Turn off air-suspension before hoisting, record fender-to-hub, discard nuts and flag nut, note arms are interchangeable/outboard-stamped, raise to recorded distance and reverse removal.
• Q: What precautions should be taken before removing and installing the shock absorber and spring assembly on 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Turn off power and the air suspension service switch before removing the shock absorber and spring assembly to prevent air spring inflation or deflation. Do not remove the center nut. Discard wheel/tire and fasteners, move caliper, pads and anchor plate aside, remove brake disc, remove the assembly; reinstall in reverse.