Lincoln Corsair: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Rear Shock Absorber

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that the insulator pads are correctly positioned to prevent direct contact with other components.

   Support the rear suspension using an axle stand.
   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

1. Remove the rear shock absorber lower bolt.
   

1. Remove and discard the rear shock absorber upper bolts.
   

Installation

1. 1. NOTE: Make sure the position of component.

      Position and align the rear shock absorber upper mount cup under reinforcement bracket.
      

   2. NOTE: Make sure the new bolts are used.

      Install the new rear shock absorber upper bolts.
      Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

1. 1. Install the rear shock absorber and install the lower bolt.
      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
   2. Remove the axle stand.
      

1. Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).