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
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
NOTICE:
Route the wheel speed sensor/parking brake
actuator motor harness as shown or contact with the wheel may occur
causing damage to harness...
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
Shift into park (P).
Apply the parking brake.
Wait until the engine reaches idle speed.
Press the push button ignition switch.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
WARNING: Switching off the engine
when your vehicle is still moving results in
a significant decrease in braking
assistance...