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:
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6
ESR-M13P4-A
Permatex® Trim and Weatherstrip Adhesive81850
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WARNING: Do not use the cross
traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
reversing out of a parking space. The cross
traffic alert system is not a replacement for
careful driving.
WARNING: The system may not
operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always driv..