Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange for corrosion or damage. Replace as necessary.
Installation
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NOTE:
The flat side of the wheel stud head must be facing the wheel bearing.
Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange until fully seated.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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.
Position vehicle on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
RH height sensor assembly shown, LH similar.
Disconnect the front height sensor electrical connector.
Unclip the front height sensor wir..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
205-243Remover, HalfshaftTKIT-1986-LMTKIT-1986-F
205-832Remover, HalfshaftTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Removal
NOTICE:
Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or
outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur.
NOTICE:
Never use a hammer ..
Categories
WARNING: If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it may
not function.
Note: The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system and
should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, use
the Tire Mobility Kit sealant. Replace the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor and
valve stem on the wheel by an authorized
dealer after use of the sealant.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply
the brake hea
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