How to remove front shock absorber, lincoln towncar 2007

SOURCE: need schematics for 98 lincoln

Try downloading the ford service manual and making a cd instructions how to do this on the site
http://www24.brinkster.com/sdhartney/linc/linc.htm

look on right side for ford service manuals

Hope this helps you

SOURCE: Installation of Shock Absorbers on 88 Chevy Suburban

a video would be better then words so have a look here ... it's a good reference

http://www.expertvillage.com/video/44908_high-performance-brakes-install-shock.htm

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SOURCE: lower ball joint broke on a 95' lincoln towncar

it must be pressed out with a ball joint press then new one pressed back in. this job is for a machanic

SOURCE: front shock absorber moutns failed warrant

they arent adjustable and to fix the problem u will have to replace them...

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• Posted on Jun 04, 2009

SOURCE: remove/replace shock absorber assembly 900s 1995 saab

1. Slightly loosen hub center nut when all four wheels are on ground.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove five wheel bolts and wheel.
3. Remove hub center nut, then the wheel sensor,
4. Press back brake piston using slip-joint pliers,
   
5. Remove caliper from steering swivel member, then suspend in wheel housing with cable tie.
6. Remove brake disc and back plate, then slightly loosen tie rod end nut.
7. Press out tie rod end nut using puller tool or equivalent.
8. Remove nut and tie rod end bolt, then the anti-roll bar to swinging arm nut.
9. Remove outer ball joint nut.
10. Press ball joint out of steering swivel member using puller tool or equivalent, installed on spring link.
11. Remove nut and discard. This self-locking nut must not be reused.
12. Remove three upper mounting nuts for MacPherson strut, then the strut.
13. Clamp MacPherson strut in vice.
14. Compress spring using spring compressor or equivalents.
15. Hold piston rod and remove nut using MacPherson strut socket tool 89 96 662, or equivalent. This is a self-locking nut and must not be reused.
16. Remove mounting and top spring seat, then the coil spring, gaiter and compression stop.
17. Unscrew damper using wrench tool No. 89 96 670, or equivalent, then remove damper from strut.
18. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

1. Screw damper in place using wrench tool No. 89 96 670, or equivalent.
2. Lower end of coil spring should abut against stop in bottom of spring cup.
3. Position MacPherson strut on vehicle and install three retaining nuts on top mounting. Tighten nuts alternately, according to specifications.
4. Always use new hub center nut with self-locking threads.