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.

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.

   Raise the suspension to curb height.
   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

1. 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.

   1. 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°

   2. 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°
   3. Remove the upper arm.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Check and if necessary adjust rear camber.
   Refer to: Rear Camber Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).