Lincoln Navigator: Rear Suspension / Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly. 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.
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Remove the lower arm.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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If equipped.
Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the
retainers of the Continuous Controlled Damping (CCD) shock absorber wire
harness.
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Remove and discard the 3 shock absorber and spring
assembly upper nuts. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
Installation
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Install the shock absorber and spring assembly, tighten the new shock absorber and spring assembly upper nuts.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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If equipped.
Install the Continuous Controlled Damping (CCD) shock
absorber wire retainers and connect the Continuous Controlled Damping
(CCD) shock absorber wire electrical connector.
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Install the lower arm.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
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...
Other information:
System Diagram
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Intermediate Shaft Speed
Sensor A
2
TR Sensor
3
TSS Sensor
4
OSS Sensor
5
PCM
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adhesive Tape
WARNING:
If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail
prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal
injury or death in a crash.
NOTICE:
Do not over-rotate the clockspring inner roto..