Lincoln Corsair: Rear Suspension / Diagnosis and Testing - Rear Suspension
REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Coil springs
Lower arm and bushing assemblies
Stabilizer bar and links
Shock absorbers
Toe links
Upper arms
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
Suspension height sensor
The
rear suspension uses 2 parallel arms (1 upper and 1 lower)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
When the engine starts for the first time on
your drive, the idle speed increases, this
helps to warm up the engine. If the engine
idle speed does not slow down, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
Make sure all occupants fasten their
seatbelt...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Pulling downward, remove the cross beam cover.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Glass (501-17)
.
Pulling downward, remove the cross beam cover...