Lincoln Corsair: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Spring
Removal
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Remove the rear wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - FWD (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 rear wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
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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:
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front seat backrest panel.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Panel (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Initialization
WARNING:
Keep objects and body parts clear of the glass panel when
carrying out the initialization procedure. During the initialization
procedure, the glass panel closes with high force and cannot detect
objects in its path...