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
Remove the overhead console.
Refer to: Overhead Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the intrusion sensor.
Release the tab on the LH outer sensor.
Release the tab on the center sensor...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
205-832Remover, HalfshaftTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
303-1246Engine Spreader BarTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1634Lift Eyes (2)TKIT-2014D-ROW3TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
Tie Rod End Remover
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Cable Ties
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles...