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
NOTICE:
During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise
appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or
other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Some vehicles are equipped with a grille shutter
assembly framework only. These vehicles will not have a grille shutter
actuator or a grille shutter linkage...