OEM 2006 Lincoln Town Car Steering Knuckle

2006 Lincoln Town Car Steering Knuckle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What are the crucial steps to follow when servicing the steering knuckle on 2006 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The service of steering knuckles requires strict adherence to replacement rules which state that only new parts using identical part numbers or equivalent designs should be selected because inferior quality or substitute components result in substantial service problems. The correct retention of these components depends on following exact torque values during reassembly. Disable the air suspension service switch before work starts because air spring inflation or deflation without warning may cause the vehicle to move during hoisting, jacking or towing leading to personal injury. The wheel bearing together with wheel hub should be removed from a vehicle while it remains in NEUTRAL gear position and rests on a hoist. You should activate the holding feature to stop the stud from rotating when removing the tie-rod nut before tightening it to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.). Lift the suspension arms with a proper jack stand while the links undergo pressure reduction before removing the upper stabilizer bar link nut and installing the new one through torquing it to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). The procedure for the lower stabilizer link involves removing both components and discarding the nut while tightening the new ones to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.) upon installation. Separate the wiring harness retainer from the steering knuckle before removing the upper ball joint nut and replacing it with a new one that should be tightened to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.) when installing. You should discard the lower ball joint nut and wheel knuckle before installation while also implementing a new nut which requires a torque of 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.). After reversing the removal process reinstall the parts and then measure the front end alignment while possibly making adjustments to it.