Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Component Location. Description and Operation
NOTE:
AWD suspension shown, FWD similar.
Item |
Description |
1 |
Coil spring |
2 |
Stabilizer bar and links |
3 |
Shock absorber |
4 |
Wheel knuckle |
5 |
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly |
6 |
Wheel studs |
7 |
Lower arm vertical link |
8 |
Toe link |
9 |
Lower arm and bushing assembly |
10 |
Upper arm |
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Coil springs
Lower arm and bushing assemblies
Shock absorbers
Stabilizer bar and links
Toe links
Upper arms
Lower arm vertical links
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
The
rear suspension uses 2 parallel arms (1 upper and 1 lower)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may include installation details.
Remove the pushpins.
Using a non-marring trim removal tool, disengage the clips from the body on the underside of the moulding...
Inspection
Cratering - fatigue failure
Spot glazing - incorrect seating
Scratching - dirty engine oil
Base exposed - poor lubrication
Both edges worn - journal damaged
One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated
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