Lincoln Nautilus: Suspension System - General Information / Ride Height Measurement. General Procedures
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Check
Ride Height Measurement - Front
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat,
level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
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Ride height = 3-2
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Measure the distance between the flat level
surface and the center of the lower arm forward bolt (measurement 2)
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Measure the distance between the flat level
surface and the center of the ball joint pinch bolt (measurement 3)
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level
surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position
(measurement 2) and (measurement 3).
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.
Ride Height Measurement - Rear
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat,
level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
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Ride height = 3-2
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Measurement 2
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Measurement 3
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface
and the center of the rearward lower arm-to-frame bolt (measurement 2).
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface
and the center of the lower arm-to-knuckle bolt (measurement 3).
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Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the rear ride height.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Adjustment
NOTICE:
Do not use any tools or equipment to move the wheel and tire
assembly or suspension components while checking for relative movement...
Other information:
Recovery
NOTICE:
Use an A/C refrigerant analyzer before recovering any of the vehicle's
A/C refrigerant. Failure to do so puts the shop's bulk refrigerant at
risk of contamination. If the vehicle's A/C refrigerant is contaminated,
refer the customer to the service facility that carried out the last
A/C service. If the customer wishes to pay the additional cost, use the
A/C recovery equipme..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Brake Caliper Piston Retractor
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSS-M6C65-A2
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
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