Lincoln Navigator: Rear Disc Brake / Rear Brake Flexible Hose. Removal and Installation

Lincoln Navigator 2018-2025 Workshop Manual / Brake System / Rear Disc Brake / Rear Brake Flexible Hose. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: Do not allow the brake fluid to come in contact with the adhesive backing on the brake pads. This may prevent the brake pad adhesive surface from bonding with the brake caliper. If brake fluid is spilled onto the brake pads, install new pads.

NOTICE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

NOTE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Remove the flow bolt, disconnect the brake hose and detach the routing bracket from the wiring harness. Discard the washers.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

1. Remove the nut and disconnect the brake tube.
  Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
1. Remove the bolt and the rear brake flexible hose.
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

Installation

NOTE: If equipped, verify correct installation of the brake flexible hose protective sleeve and tie strap.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).

Brake Pads. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Brake Caliper Piston Retractor Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

Parking Brake and Actuation

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Lincoln Navigator 2018-2025 Workshop Manual: Tie Rod End. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Tie Rod End Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTICE: Disconnect the battery ground cable anytime the steering linkage is being serviced or damage to the steering gear may occur resulting in steering gear replacement. Disconnect the battery ground cable...

Lincoln Navigator 2018-2025 Workshop Manual: Jacking and Lifting. Description and Operation

Stay in Neutral Mode NOTE: Always put your vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode when entering an automatic car wash. Failure to do this could result in vehicle damage not covered by warranty. Stay in Neutral mode allows your vehicle to stay in Neutral when you exit your vehicle. Your vehicle must be stationary to enter this mode. To enter Stay in Neutral mode - Move the tra..

Wheel to Hub Runout Minimization. General Procedures

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NOTE: Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3 pounds depending on the tire stiffness.

NOTE: The example below illustrates how the clearance between the wheel and the hub can be used to offset the high spot of radial run-out or Road Force®. Following the procedure will make sure of the best optimization.

Position the wheel and tire assembly on the vehicle so that the high spot location of radial run-out or Road Force® is at the 6 o'clock position and