Lincoln Aviator: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Spring
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 lower arm.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the spring.
Installation
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Visual check.
Check the upper spring seat for damage. Replace as necessary.
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Install the spring.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the spring is correctly located in the upper spring seat.
Visual check.
Align the spring in the upper spring seat.
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Install the lower arm.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, 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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the brake pads.
Refer to: Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and the anchor plate. Discard the bolts
Torque:
129 lb...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1249Valve Spring CompressorTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1418Compressor, Valve SpringTKIT-2008ET-FLMTKIT-2008ET-ROW
303-1567Sizer, Teflon SealTKIT-2010C-FLM
303-300
(T87C-6565-A)
Set, Valve Spring CompressorTKIT-1988-FESTIVAT88C-1000-STTKIT-1988-TRACERTKIT-2009TC-F
303-350
(T89P-6565-A)
Compressor, Valve SpringTKIT-1990-LMHTKIT-1989-FTKIT-1989-FMTKIT-1989-FLM
307-005
(T59L-100-B)
Slide Hammer
310-205Fuel Injector Brush
310-206Remover, Fuel InjectorTKIT-2009A-FLM
310-207Installer, Fuel Injector Seal AssemblyTKIT-2009A-FLM
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...