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:
Summer tires provide superior performance
on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not
have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire
traction rating on the tire side wall. Since
summer tires do not have the same traction
performance as All-season or Snow tires, we
do not recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately 45°F
(7°C) or below (depending on tire wear and
environmental conditions) or in snow and ice conditions...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the LH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the connector, remove the nut and the TCU antenna...