2011 Lincoln MKS Lower Control Arm & Sway Bar Link Replacement

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Sway Bar Link: www.rockauto.c...
24mm ratchet wrench preferred
21mm ratchet wrench
10mm wrench (for head bolt)
15mm socket
18mm to hold bolt still on sway bar link so it doesn't spin while you move the nut.
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[@ericmccamey7297]

I like to thank you for taking time to show 2011 lincoln MKS. There are not many videos showing how to work on 2010, 2011 MKSes.

[@AnythingAuto]

I have 4 more coming so feel free to subscribe for more

[@brentneahring2797]

Torque specs: control arm ball joint 24mm 148 lb/ft(will need crowsfoot for torque wrench or interchangeable head torque wrench), for bushing with 2 bolts they need torqued to 73 lb/ft. The other bushing needs preloaded before tightening and torqued to 136 lb/ft. For the sway bar links the upper nut needs torqued to 111 lb/ft (if joint starts spinning, hold nut with 21mm wrench and torque 10mm stud instead or use crowsfoot along with 10mm wrench to prevent from spinning) and the lower connected to the sway bar needs torqued to 41 lb/ft (will need crowsfoot again) I hope this helps. Also, if changing lower control arms on both sides, I'd recommend replacing the sway bar bushings since they are easier to remove without the control arm bushing in the way, but can still be done just more clearance issues and you'll need to get creative.

[@AnythingAuto]

i am glad this video helped. please like and subscribe for more!

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

In steady of cutting off the lower sway link I used my impact gun. On the nut. Once it broke free and started just spinning I put a wrench on that Nut then switched my impact to a 10mm and spun it in forwards to walk the nut off. Workers good. But you need the sway link disconnected at the to on both sides first so you can rotate to bar in a position to let you get the gun in. I used a 6 inch extension as well.

[@AnythingAuto]

i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.

[@Mwellmac]

Thank you for the video. I like doing my own work but always need a good reference so I have a gameplan going in since I'm not a mechanic. Just someone who can't afford to Pay people for things I can do... this is the video I'm going to use when I knock the control arms out. Again, highly appreciated. Thank you for the valuable knowledge. You saved me a bunch (940$) and probably many others.

[@AnythingAuto]

That's why I'm here. i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.

[@brentneahring2797]

Video also applies to the ford taurus 2010 through 2019. Also I gotta do both my front lower control arms this weekend. I also wear gearwrench impact work gloves to avoid any knuckle busting lol fingers crossed it goes smoothly

[@AnythingAuto]

Absolutely. Same car

[@jayhawker03]

Wow it’s intense how much being just a little north changes things. I live in the Kansas City area and we still have winter and salt but only once or twice a year do the crews actually come out. Things aren’t rust free by any means, but I can get ford sway bar links off old Escapes and things all day long. Rust belt is no joke.

[@AnythingAuto]

This was easy compared to other videos on mu channel. I didn't get to cut anything. No fun lol

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

On the sway link at least the upper one. You can put your wrench on the bolt and then put a ten mill on your impact gun and then you can send the gun forward with the wrench on the nut and it will spin the post and pour the nut off that way

[@AnythingAuto]

i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

Oh I know all about the effort in these videos lol. Click name ive got over 100 videos up my self. Anyways since your the only channel with MKS content you get my sub

[@The-Infinite-Raid]

Now you gotta replace the CV Shaft after cutting a quarter way through on that bottom sway bar

[@AnythingAuto]

It was bad anyways. That was taken care of in another video. When you find that vifeo feel free to like and subscribe. I have no a new video posting every Monday Wednesday and Friday

[@crisashton573]

Never use a u-joint with an impact wrench. The pin will always walk out and destroy the u-joint. You should always use a proper swivel socket or swivel joint.

[@AnythingAuto]

I found out the hard way that's true. Bought some nice ones that moves like a joy stick. Very nice.

[@danielhill4446]

Nice job

[@AnythingAuto]

i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.

[@mookjdg]

Does a tie rod end have to come off to be able to replace the control having problems

[@AnythingAuto]

Yes. i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.

[@ryoung6730]

why did you cut into your axle shaft?? is that getting replaced also?

[@AnythingAuto]

It was bad. Making sharp turns it would pop. Should be a video somewhere on my channel of the axle being replaced. I couldn't take it out until the new part came in so just had to work around it. i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.

[@justindavidson8297]

My cars making a crinkling like noise from the undercarriage when turning or driving. Think this is the problem?

[@AnythingAuto]

No that is more of a cv axle. I have a great video on mu channel on what to do and how to check it

[@justindavidson8297]

@@AnythingAuto awesome thanks! I’ll check it out and see what I can do.

[@justindavidson8297]

@@AnythingAuto I checked the video out and it’s a different sound, more of a creaking/crinkling kind of sound but I’ll hop under the car tn and see if I can spot it

[@CARRJ142]

Try using a nut splitter on the sway bar nuts.

[@studbeefpiler1707]

I've got an MKT and the hardware all looks pretty close. Same sizes and whatnot. What torque specs are you using?

[@AnythingAuto]

I got them from a Ford dealer if they are in the video. I always go to the source. Some dealer tell you and some instantly hate you lol. This video was filmed months ago so not sure off hand

[@MrRandogg69]

Good video! I have a question do you know if the offset on the 18mm wrench was 60 degrees or 45 degrees? Any help would be appreciated 👍🏻

[@AnythingAuto]

I do not

[@MrRandogg69]

Ok thanks buddy

[@MyPointOfVieux]

Was it absolutely necessary to loosen the 32mm axle nut?

[@AnythingAuto]

no

[@MyPointOfVieux]

@@AnythingAuto thanks! I appreciate the tutorial, it’s time to replace my pass side and needed a refresher.

[@ryoung6730]

it makes dropping the ball joint MUCH easier though

[@chevyhs]

How are the Delphi control arms holding up?

[@AnythingAuto]

Haven't heard any complaints from them

[@chevyhs]

@@AnythingAuto I just bought some oem ford ones and they didn’t come with the large rear bushing!!!! Returned those and got Dorman units. Hoping they’re ok

[@MrDEIZELMAN]

Dude just cut halfway through his axle at 17:43 in video

[@AnythingAuto]

Haha right. Both were being replaced anyways we were just waiting on parts so I jumped ahead. Video will be posted soon. I brake my videos down one job at a time.

[@cooperthoreson6532]

Get some bad ass vise grips instead of cutting

[@AnythingAuto]

Cutting is quicker. i hope this video helps. feel free to like and subscribe for more & if you can, please help the channel out by giving a super thanks. Making these videos takes a lot of time, but we do it to save you hundreds. also head down into the description and check out the link for some high quality led bulbs for this and any other vehicle. use my referral for a discount. Add me in Instagram for behind the scenes pics and Stop by my store for some Anything Auto gear.

[@tjohanson]

Those tires are shot.

[@AnythingAuto]

Yes they were. They cut my hand taking them off. She replaced them right after

[@zodx19]

Thanks for the video. I too have a Lincoln 2011 MKS and I figured the clunking was the sway bars and the control arm, replace those, replace the hubs rotors rear shocks struts are okay and lo and behold I still hear that God damn clanking. Mechanics are stumped they don't know what it can be somebody said it could be some sort of body mount. I am at my wit's end it drives smooth and a smooth road but hit a bump and you hear a clunk. Appreciated if you have any idea what it could be. Thanks.

[@AnythingAuto]

And did they say if the mounts were good also

[@zodx19]

@@AnythingAuto they didn't check the body mounts that I know of they check the exhaust all the way up to the catalytic converter. The only thing I have not replaced is the rear control arms. The clunking seems to be more in the rear now I guess I'm not quite sure I only have one good ear and it's hard to distinguish.

[@AnythingAuto]

@@zodx19 yeah that's a tough one on the phone. Seems like it should be an easy issue to diagnose. Electrical is hard lol suspension is easy