Lincoln Aviator: Body and Paint / Body Repairs - General Information
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully...
General Specifications
Item
Specification
Plug Weld hole
8 mm (0.315 in)
Weld Wire ER70S-3
0...
Other information:
The body consists of the following:
Front bumper constructed of high-strength aluminum
Rear bumper constructed of Boron and HSLA ultra high-strength steels
Front frame rails constructed of high-strength aluminum
Rear frame rails constructed of Boron ultra high-strength steel
Fender reinforcement tube constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 800 high-strength steel
Cast aluminum fender apron assembly
Liftgate outer panel constructed of mild steel
Body structure constructed of Boron, Dual Phase (DP) and high-strength steels
Roof panel reinforcements constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600 and mild steel
Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood
Bodyside outer panels constructed of mild steel
Steel hood hinges
Mastic pads used on floor pan for sound deadening
Front End Panel Margining
NOTE:
Margining specifications apply to left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) side of the vehicle unless stated...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1065Installer, Pinion Seal
205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle ShaftT83-4000-ATKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing GreaseXG-11
WSS-M1C267-A1
Removal
Remove the front driveshaft...