Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Shock Absorber, Rear Left
Position: Rear Driver Side
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
Continental | 2017-2020 | 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition, Base, Black Label, Coach Door Edition, Livery, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
Q: How to Ensure Proper Functioning of the Rear Shock Absorber on a Lincoln Navigator?
A: Starting any work on the rear shock absorber requires disabling power to the air suspension system by switching off the air suspension switch present in the RH kick panel area to avoid unexpected air spring pressure changes during hoisting, jacking, or towing. The tire-wheels should be removed before raising the vehicle while avoiding heating wheel nuts to prevent wheel damage to the bearings. Start by applying support to the rear axle using a High-Lift Jack before unfastening the upper shock absorber nut and bolt and proceeding to the lower shock absorber nut and bolt and shock absorber removal. Before mounting beginnings remove all corrosion along with dirt and foreign objects from wheel surfaces and wheel hubs as well as brake drums and discs to achieve solid metal contact to stop wheel nuts from backing loose and preventing wheel detachment. You should install the components through a reverse procedure of removal and complete the wheel nut tightening by following the correct sequence.
Q: How to remove and replace the shock absorber on Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) on Lincoln MKZ?
A: The procedure for replacing shock absorbers starts with removing the upper arm of Front Wheel Drive (FWD) as well as All-Wheel Drive (AWD) MKZ and Fusion/Milan vehicles. Fasten the shock absorber compression by using tie straps until it maintains the compressed state. You must first take out the three shock absorber bracket bolts before extracting the shock absorber along with its upper bracket which you should discard with the bolts. Start by indexing the shock absorber along the bracket surface and then take out the shock absorber upper bolt, nut and bracket. The indexing mark on old shock absorbers needs to be transferred to new replacements before installation begins. You should carefully install the new shock absorber upper bolt and nut but do not make them fully tight yet. While tightening the upper shock absorber nut maintain the same angle between parts to avoid damage; position the index markings correctly until the shock absorber center line reaches 118 degrees from the bracket alignment tab. When installing the upper bolt on AWD vehicles tighten it to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) while FWD vehicles require a torque of 103 Nm (76 lb-ft). Put the shock absorber together with the bracket before you install and tighten all three new bracket bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Finally, reinstall the upper arm.
Q: How to service a shock absorber on Lincoln Town Car?
A: Start shock absorber servicing by taking away both the wheel and tire then support the rear axle with suitable jack stands or supports. Move forward by taking off the upper shock nut alongside washer and insulator assembly that you should throw away. When reassembling the shock absorber system maintain at least 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) of torque on the upper components. The shock absorber service starts with removal of the lower shock nut bolt combination which will be disposed. When reinstalling the lower shock components use torque to a value of 90 Nm which equals 66 lb-ft. Replacement of shock absorbers should be performed individually when needed while using new fasteners having an equivalent part number to achieve proper performance and safety. Proper suspension system integrity depends on using correct torque specifications for reassembly processes. It is crucial to never apply heat or flames on the gas pressurized shock absorber or strut tube because they may explosively explode and risk serious bodily harm. Similarly all physical parts need to stay away from shock absorbers and strut rods to prevent injury.