Lincoln Corsair: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle - AWD
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack |
Vehicle/Axle Stands |
Removal
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Remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear toe link.
Refer to: Toe Link (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Raise the suspension to curb height.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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Remove the bolts and the brake shield.
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Remove the rear wheel speed sensor bolt.
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Detach the electrical connector and position the rear wheel speed sensor aside.
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Support the rear suspension.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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Remove the rear shock absorber lower bolt and position the rear shock absorber aside.
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Remove the rear wheel knuckle.
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Remove and discard the lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt and nut.
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Remove and discard the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt and remove the wheel knuckle.
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Lower the suspension to release the spring compression.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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Remove the spring by lowering the lower arm and position aside.
Installation
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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:
Make sure that the new bolts and nut are installed.
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Position the wheel knuckle and spring and install
the new lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt and nut. Tighten the nut.
Torque:
203 lb.ft (275 Nm)
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Raise the suspension and install the new upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
Torque:
Stage 1:
98 lb.ft (133 Nm)
Stage 2:
120°
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Position the rear shock absorber and install the shock absorber lower bolt.
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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Lower and remove the transmission jack.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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Position the rear wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Attach the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
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Install the rear brake shield and the bolts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the axle stand.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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Install the rear toe link.
Refer to: Toe Link (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Install the rear wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Removal
Remove the brake disc.
Refer to: Brake Disc (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
Remove the retainer and bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
Remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire
size, load index and speed rating. The
definitions of these items are listed
below. (Note that the tire size, load index
and speed rating for your vehicle may
be different from this example.)
P: Indicates a tire, designated by the
Tire and Rim Association, that may be
used for service on cars, sport utility
vehicles, minivans and light trucks...
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