Lincoln Navigator: Rear Suspension / Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
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Remove the lower arm.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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If equipped.
Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the
retainers of the Continuous Controlled Damping (CCD) shock absorber wire
harness.
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Remove and discard the 3 shock absorber and spring
assembly upper nuts. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
Installation
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Install the shock absorber and spring assembly, tighten the new shock absorber and spring assembly upper nuts.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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If equipped.
Install the Continuous Controlled Damping (CCD) shock
absorber wire retainers and connect the Continuous Controlled Damping
(CCD) shock absorber wire electrical connector.
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Install the lower arm.
Refer to: Lower Arm (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...
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter (307-01 Automatic
Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Removal and
Installation).
Slide the plastic lock to the unlock position...
Removal
NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new
module after installation.
Upload the Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC)
configuration to the scan tool by following the scan tool on-screen
instructions...