Lincoln Nautilus: Front Suspension / Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Removal and Installation
Removal
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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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and position the brake hose aside.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the dynamic suspension electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Unclip the dynamic suspension wire harness and position aside.
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Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link upper
nut and separate the front stabilizer bar link from the front strut and
spring assembly. Unclip and position aside the wheel speed sensor
harness.
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Remove and discard the front strut and spring assembly-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
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Remove the cowl panel.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02)
.
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Remove and discard the front strut and spring assembly
upper bolts and remove the front strut and spring assembly from the
vehicle.
Installation
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Position the front strut and spring assembly and install the new front strut and spring assembly upper bolts.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Install the cowl panel.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02)
.
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Install the new front strut and spring assembly-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
Torque:
173 lb.ft (235 Nm)
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Position the front stabilizer bar link and install the
new front stabilizer bar link upper nut. Position and clip the wheel
speed sensor harness.
Torque:
85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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If equipped.
Position dynamic suspension wire harness and clip the harness retainers in place.
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If equipped.
Connect the dynamic suspension electrical connector.
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Position the brake hose and install the brake hose bracket bolt.
Torque:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Install the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Check and if necessary adjust front camber.
Refer to: Front Camber Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool
and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool
directions.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Item
Description
1
Driver side register
2
In-vehicle temperature & humidity sensor
3
Sunload sensor
4
Passenger side register
5
HVAC control module
6
Center registers
Item
Description
1
Heater core
2
Driver side footwell air discharge temperature sensor
3
Evaporator temperature sensor
4
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Overview
The
perimeter alarm system deters unauthorized entry into the vehicle by
sounding the traffic and/or interior anti-theft alarm horn(s) and
flashing all the turn signals and interior courtesy lamps. When an
unauthorized entry occurs, the horn(s) and lamps activate for 30
seconds. After 30 seconds, the horn(s) stop sounding, but the lamps
continue to flash for up to 5 minutes.
The p..