Lincoln Nautilus: Front Suspension / Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Disassembly and Assembly
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
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NOTICE:
Use care not to damage the spring coating.
NOTE:
Typical strut and spring assembly shown.
Compress the coil spring enough to relieve the tension on the strut assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
Use the General Equipment: Vise
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NOTE:
Note the position of the components before removal.
NOTE:
Do not use an impact wrench on the strut rod nut.
Remove and discard the strut rod nut.
ASSEMBLY
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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Make sure that the lower spring seat is properly installed.
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NOTE:
Make sure the strut bearing tabs are aligned before compressing the spring.
Align the strut bearing tabs.
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NOTICE:
Use care not to damage the spring coating.
NOTE:
Typical strut and spring assembly shown.
Install the new strut rod nut.
Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
Use the General Equipment: Vise
Torque:
98 lb.ft (133 Nm)
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hydraulic Press
Removal
Remove the front wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-242Remover, Fuel InjectorTKIT-1986-LMTKIT-1986-F
205-243Remover, HalfshaftTKIT-1986-LMTKIT-1986-F
Transmission Jack
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the fuel tank.
Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – M..
System Operation
System Diagram - Power Windows
Driver Side Windows
Item
Description
1
Master Window Control Switch
2
Driver Door Module (DDM)
3
Driver Door Window Regulator Motor
4
Rear Door Window Control Switch
5
Rear Door Module (RDM)
6
Rear Door Window Regulator Motor
7
LIN
8
LIN
Passenger Side Windows
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