Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
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Coil springs
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Lower arm and bushing assemblies
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Shock absorbers
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Stabilizer bar and links
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Toe links
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Upper arms
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Lower arm vertical links
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Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
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Wheel knuckles
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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.
REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
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Other information:
All seatbelts in your vehicle are a three-point
combination lap and shoulder seatbelt.
Seatbelt tongue.
Seatbelt buckle.
Pull the seatbelt out steadily.Note: It may lock if you pull it
sharply or if
the vehicle is on a slope.
Insert the tongue into the buckle.
Pull the seatbelt tight to remove any
slack.
Unfastening the Seatbelts
Press the red button on the buckle to
relea..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Hood removed in this procedure for clarity.
Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels)
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Activate the windshield wipers.
Turn the ignition ON.
Set th..