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
Remove the passenger door window control switch bezel assembly.
Release the locking tabs from the passenger door window control switch bezel assembly.
Disconnect the passenger door window control switch the electrical connector...
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