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Lincoln Nautilus: Front Suspension / Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Disassembly and Assembly

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Disassembly and Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Spring Compressor
Vise

DISASSEMBLY

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. NOTICE: Use care not to damage the spring coating.

    NOTE: Typical strut and spring assembly shown.

    Compress the coil spring enough to relieve the tension on the strut assembly.
    Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
    Use the General Equipment: Vise
  1. NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

    NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench on the strut rod nut.

    Remove and discard the strut rod nut.

ASSEMBLY

  1. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
  1. Make sure that the lower spring seat is properly installed.
  1. NOTE: Make sure the strut bearing tabs are aligned before compressing the spring.

    Align the strut bearing tabs.
  1. NOTICE: Use care not to damage the spring coating.

    NOTE: Typical strut and spring assembly shown.

    Install the new strut rod nut.
    Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
    Use the General Equipment: Vise
    Torque: 98 lb.ft (133 Nm)

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