Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension. Diagnosis and Testing
REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Coil springs
Lower arm and bushing assemblies
Shock absorbers
Stabilizer bar and links
Toe links
Upper arms
Lower arm vertical links
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
The
rear suspension uses 2 parallel arms (1 upper and 1 lower)...
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:
Removal
On both sides.
Release the clips, the pin-type retainer and remove the floor console lower trim panel.
On both sides.
Release the clips and remove the floor console middle trim panel.
Remove the floor console rear trim panel...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...