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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
NOTE:
Per the warranty and policy manual the Ford
Engineering-approved refrigerant (see table for service part number)
must be used for air conditioning repairs
Item
Specifications
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil / YN-34 (US, Canada)
WSS-M2C31-B2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / YN-35 (US, Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® Electric A/C Compressor Oil / YN-32 (Mexico, Asia Pacific)
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Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / YN-12-D (Mexico, Asia Pacific)
WSH-M1C231-B
R-1234yf Refrigerant / YN-33-A (US); HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M17B21-A
Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant / MYN-19 (Mexico, Asia Pacific)
WSH-M17B19-A
Motorcraft® A/C System Flushing Solvent / YN-23
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Motorcraft® A/C Cooling Coil Coating / YN-29
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Capacities
Item
Specifications
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / YN-35 (US, Canada)
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