Grand Marquis V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2010)
1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in
Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
2. WARNING: Do not remove the shock absorber center nut. Removal of this nut releases the spring tension and may result in serious
personal injury.
Remove and discard the 3 shock absorber upper mount nuts.
3. NOTICE: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
Remove the 2 bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.
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Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
4. Remove the brake disc.
5. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar upper link nut.
6. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut and the stabilizer bar link.
7. Detach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retainer from the wheel knuckle.
8. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
9. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower nut and flag bolt.
10. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
Installation
1. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.
Install the shock absorber and spring assembly and loosely install the new lower nut and flag bolt.
2. Install the new upper ball joint nut and tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
3. Attach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the wheel knuckle.
4. Position the stabilizer bar link and install the 2 new nuts.
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Tighten the lower nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
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Tighten the upper nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
5. Install the brake disc.
6. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the 2 anchor plate bolts.
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Tighten to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft).
7. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
8. Install the 3 new shock absorber upper mount nuts.
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Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
9. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire assemblies, tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 235 Nm (173 lb-ft).
10. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and
procedures, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
