Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

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). Each arm has a mounting position to the chassis and an attachment at the wheel knuckle. This suspension allows the wheels to react to road imperfections independent of each other. The shock absorber mounts to the lower arm and along with the spring, controls vertical movement. The stabilizer bar and links control suspension lean and/or sway.

Rear Suspension - Component Location. Description and Operation

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Rear Suspension. Diagnosis and Testing

REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). ..

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Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Service Manual: Battery. Removal and Installation

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Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Service Manual: Restraints Control Module (RCM). Removal and Installation

Removal WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure ..

Opening and Closing the Hood

Opening the Hood

Lincoln Nautilus. Opening and Closing the Hood

Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the left-hand side of the instrument panel.