Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Toe Link. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

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.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Raise the suspension to curb height.
   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

1. 1. NOTE: Index mark the cam adjusters for reference during installation.

      Remove and discard the toe link inboard cam bolt and nut.
      
   2. Remove and discard the toe link outboard bolt and remove the toe link.
      

Installation

1. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

   NOTE: Align reference marks made during removal.

   1. Install the toe link and install the new outboard toe link bolt.
      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
   2. Install the new toe link inboard cam bolt and nut.
      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

1. Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Check and if necessary adjust rear toe.
   Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).