Lincoln Nautilus: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Suspension Bracket Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit |
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Locking Pliers |
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly
over original location. They must be placed adjacent to original
location and match factory welds in quantity. Metal inert gas (MIG) plug
welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE:
Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.
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Remove the lower suspension arm and spring.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the spring seat.
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Remove the welds and bracket.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
Installation
NOTICE:
If refinishing cure temperatures exceed 60° C (140° F), the
charge port light ring on plug-in vehicles must be removed.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly
over original location. They must be placed adjacent to original
location and match factory welds in quantity. Metal inert gas (MIG) plug
welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE:
Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.
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Drill plug weld holes in the replacement bracket.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Install, properly position, clamp and weld the replacement bracket.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Refinish the entire repair using a Ford approved paint system.
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Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Install the rear spring seat.
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Install the lower suspension arm and spring.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Plasma Cutter
Air Body Saw
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
Restore vehicle to pre-accident dimensions, if required...
Other information:
Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valve Cover Removed
NOTE:
The following component inspections are used to diagnose valve train concerns.
Check for damaged or severely worn parts and correct assembly.
Valve Train Analysis - Camshaft Lobe Lift
Remove the spark plugs...
Deactivation
NOTE:
During vehicle build, some modules, such as the IPC and BCM module are set in factory mode.
Factory mode reduces the drain on the battery during longer periods
where the vehicle is not used. While in the factory mode, various
systems may be altered or disabled and the IPC
displays FACTORY MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center...