Wheel Bearing, Hub, Knuckle, Upper Arm and Lower Arm - Rear: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS and 2003 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Use the hex holding feature to prevent the ball studs from turning when removing the ball stud nuts.
- For reference during the installation of an upper or lower arm, measure the distance between the center of the wheel hub and the lip of the fender with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
- If removing the wheel knuckle or wheel hub and bearing, remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM
for 2003 models or BRAKE SYSTEM
for 2004 models..TO REMOVE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, ONLY CARRY OUT THE LISTED STEPS
Components Steps Wheel Knuckle 1-8 Wheel Bearing 1-13 Lower Arm 5, 6, 18-24 Upper Arm 7, 14-17 Toe Link 2, 3, 25, 26 - Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
- Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Before tightening the upper or lower arm-to-frame fasteners, position a jack under the lower arm and raise the vehicle until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of fender is equal to the measurement taken during the removal procedure.
- Check and, if necessary, align the rear end. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .