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: Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hydraulic Press Removal Remove the front wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). Press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press Inspect the wheel be..

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Service Manual: Steering Column Shrouds. Removal and Installation

Removal Fully extend and lower the steering column. Release the upper tabs and disconnect the gap hider from the upper steering column shroud. Release the tabs and remove the upper steering column shroud. Remove the lower steering column shroud retainers. R..

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.