OEM 2009 Lincoln MKZ Sway Bar Link

2009 Lincoln MKZ Sway Bar Link Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Rear Sway Bar Link in the Suspension on 2009 Lincoln MKZ?

  A: The sway bar link service and repair in rear suspension starts with AWD vehicle rear halfshaft removal plus right-hand side spring removal. A FWD vehicle must be placed in NEUTRAL gear and installed on a lifting system before beginning the procedure. Install new sway bar link nuts starting with tightening each one to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) and discard the two upper removed nuts. The procedure includes removing the two sway bar link bottom bolts and links before installing new bolts and securing them to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) at the bushing fastener tightening position. Fasteners need to be tightened to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) while the suspension is at the bushing fastener tightening position. Use new bolts for the sway bar bracket bolts and brackets while tightening to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) with the suspension placed at the bushing fastener tightening position. Before sway bar removal, FWD vehicle owners must remove it while AWD vehicle owners need to exercise caution by avoiding contact with the fuel lines or wiring harness during sway bar removal on the right-hand vehicle side. The sway bar bushings require inspection before performing any necessary replacements. Check that the suspension stands at its bushing fastener tightening position before starting any fastener tightening operation to avoid damaging the bushings. You must perform the installation procedure in the reverse order of removal steps.