OEM Lincoln Town Car Coil Springs

Lincoln Town Car Coil Springs Parts and Q&A

• Spring, Front
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  Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken Before Removing and Installing the Coil Springs and Shock Absorber Assembly on Lincoln Town Car?

  A:

  Start Shock Absorber and spring assembly replacement by disabling electrical power to the Air Suspension system because unexpected air spring movements might cause vehicle shift during work. Disengage the air suspension service switch from its power. Leave the center nut intact since this will maintain safety by securing the upper spring mount and at the same time prevent spring tension which could result in personal injury. First discard the nuts before seizing the wheel with the tire along the way. After removing the bolts you should move the caliper with pads and anchor plate in position before taking off the Brake Disc. The hex holding feature should be used to stop the stud from rotating during nut removal and discarding. You should perform the same procedure on the stabilizer bar link while discarding the nuts after each removal. The hex holding feature must be used to remove and discard the retainer followed by a repeat of the similar procedure. Use the hex holding feature to remove first the flag bolt and nut from their positions before discarding the nut. When installing complete the action in reverse order from how you removed the shock absorber along with the spring assembly.
• Spring, Front
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  Q: How to Remove and Replace the Coil Springs in the Shock Absorber Assembly on Lincoln Town Car?

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  You must begin the coil spring and Shock Absorber assembly replacement process by taking off the wheel together with its tire. Keep the shock absorber center nut in place while working since its removal will create dangerous spring tension which could lead to severe harm. Before disposal discard all three shock absorber upper mount nuts. The caliper and anchor plate assembly should not be suspended from the brake hose to avoid damage so use mechanic's wire to support the assembly while removing the two bolts. Next, remove the Brake Disc. Please use the hex-holding feature to stop stud rotation when you discard the stabilizer bar upper link nut followed by stabilizer bar link lower nut and stabilizer bar link. The wheel speed sensor wiring harness retainer must be detached from the wheel knuckle followed by removal and discarding of the upper ball joint nut by using the hex-holding feature. The procedure requires users to remove both the shock absorber lower nut and flag bolt followed by taking out the shock absorber and spring assembly. The shock absorber and spring assembly should be positioned first followed by installation of the lower nut and flag bolt loosely before tightening the upper ball joint nut to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft). The installation involves first reconnecting the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the wheel knuckle then positioning the stabilizer bar link followed by installing and torquing the two nuts to specified values. The lower nut receives a torque of 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) and the upper nut needs 63 Nm (46 lb-ft). Fasten the brake disc into position first followed by installation of the brake caliper with anchor plate before bolt tightening the anchor plate bolts to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft). First install the wheel with the tire and then secure the shock absorber upper mount nuts with torque of 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). The installation of the shock absorber lower nut requires a torque of 235 Nm (173 lb-ft) while the vehicle rests on both wheel and tire assemblies.