Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Lower Arm Vertical Link. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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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Raise the suspension to curb height.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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Remove and discard the lower arm vertical link upper bolt and nut.
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Remove and discard the lower arm vertical link lower bolt and remove the lower arm vertical link.
Installation
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NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the
suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the
wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may
occur.
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Install the lower arm vertical link and install the new lower arm vertical link lower bolt.
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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Install the new lower arm vertical link upper bolt and nut.
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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Install the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Overview
Power Windows
Standard front door power window features include one-touch up and one-touch down operation.
The window control switch:
can be used to manually or automatically raise/lower
all windows from the driver door window control switch or the
individual passenger window from the corresponding door switch...
Climate Control Tools and Equipment
Use the correct adapters with the Rotunda approved A/C Tools.
NOTE:
The climate control tools and equipment listed are regionally required
for Ford North America A/C service repairs. Make sure to use regionally
approved A/C tools and equipment that are based on regional and/or
environmental requirements...
Categories
What Is Auto-Start-Stop
The system is designed to help reduce fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions by stopping
the engine when it is idling, for example at
traffic lights.
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
WARNING: Apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P), switch the ignition off
and remove the key before you leave your
vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P), switch the ignition off
and remove the key before you open the
hood or have any service or repair work
completed. If you do not switch the ignition
off, the engine could restart at any time.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or d
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