Lincoln Navigator: Rear Suspension / Lower Trailing Arm. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

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   1. Remove and discard the 2 lower trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
      
   2. Remove and discard the lower trailing arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut and remove the trailing arm.
      

Installation

1. NOTE: Only tighten the nut and bolts finger tight at this stage.

   
   
   1. Install the 2 new lower trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
      
   2. Install the lower trailing arm and install the new lower trailing arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
      

1. Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Lower the vehicle so that the weight of the vehicle is on the wheel and tire assemblies.

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   1. Tighten the 2 new lower trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
      Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
   2. Tighten the new lower trailing arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
      Torque: 203 lb.ft (275 Nm)