Lincoln Navigator: Rear Suspension / Upper 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.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the wiring retainer and keep aside the rear wheel speed sensor wire.
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Remove and discard the upper trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
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Remove and discard the upper trailing arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
Installation
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NOTE:
Only tighten the nut and bolts finger tight at this stage.
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Install the new upper trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
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Install the new upper trailing arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
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Attach the wiring retainer and the rear wheel speed sensor wire to the upper trailing arm.
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Install the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Lower the vehicle so that the weight of the vehicle is on the wheel and tire assemblies.
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Tighten the new upper trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
Torque:
184 lb.ft (250 Nm)
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Tighten the new upper trailing arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
Torque:
203 lb.ft (275 Nm)
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-592/1Adapter for 204-592
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
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:
Check
Functional Test - Seatbelt Buckle and Tongue
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected
as part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as
prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section
501-20A General Procedures of this manual...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Position vehicle on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
Note the position of the components before removal...