Lincoln Corsair: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Upper Arm
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Make sure that the insulator pads are correctly positioned to prevent direct contact with other components.
Raise the suspension to curb height.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension fasteners with the weight of
the vehicle on the wheels and tires or use a suitable jack to raise the
suspension to curb height or damage to the bushings may occur.
NOTE:
Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
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NOTE:
Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
Remove and discard the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
Torque:
Stage 1:
98 lb.ft (133 Nm)
Stage 2:
120°
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NOTE:
Make sure that the new bolt and nut are installed.
Remove and discard the upper arm-to-frame bolt and nut.
Torque:
Stage 1:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
Stage 2:
98 lb.ft (133 Nm)
Stage 3:
90°
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Remove the upper arm.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check and if necessary adjust rear camber.
Refer to: Rear Camber Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
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)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Removal
Remove the rear wheel speed sensor...
Other information:
WARNING: Even with advanced
restraints systems, properly restrain
children 12 and under in a rear seating
position. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out of
position or with the seatback reclined too
far can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious ..
WARNING: The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care and
attention. Failure to take care may result
in a crash.
WARNING: The system may not
detect small or moving objects, particularly
those close to the ground.
WARNING: To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in reverse
(R) and when using the sensing system.
WARNING: Th..