Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Front Suspension - RWD / Description and Operation - Front Suspension - Overview

Lincoln Aviator: Front Suspension - RWD / Description and Operation - Front Suspension - Overview

Overview

The RWD front suspension consists of the following components:

Front and rear lower arms
Rear lower arm ball joints
Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
Ride height sensors (Vehicles with Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Suspension)
Passive or dynamically controlled shock absorber and spring assembly (Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD))
Upper control arms
Wheel bearings and wheel hubs
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs

The front suspension uses a double ball joint short long arm suspension system. This independent-type suspension incorporates a coil over shock assembly. The shock and spring assembly carries the sprung weight of the vehicle. This system uses the front upper control arm for the upper (unloaded) pivot point of the steering knuckle or spindle, and the front and rear lower control arms for the lower (loaded) pivot points.

The wheel hub and wheel bearing are sealed units and are serviced as assemblies. The rear lower ball joint is integrated into the front wheel knuckle and is serviced as part of that wheel knuckle assembly, also the front lower ball joint is integrated into the front lower arm and is serviced as part of that assembly.

The vehicle has available Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Suspension. The semi-active suspension damping provides improved handling, comfort and stability by continuously adjusting the adaptive shock absorber force to the current road and driving conditions. Sensors constantly monitor the vehicle’s suspension motion, body movement, steering and braking.

Refer to: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension - Overview (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension, Description and Operation).
Refer to: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension - Vehicles With: Air Suspension - Overview (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension, Description and Operation).

Front Suspension - RWD

Removal and Installation - Front Lower Arm

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW Vehicle/Axle Stands Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems...

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Roof Front Frame

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Removal WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Airbag and Seatbelt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation System Diagram - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Item Description 1 RCM 2 Ignition Switch 3 GWM 4 Driver Seatbelt Buckle Switch 5 Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Switch 6 RHFront Impact Severity Sensor 7 Driver Door Side Impact Sensor 8 Driver C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor 9 Passenger Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) 10 Passenger Seat Position Sensor 11 Driver Seat Position Sensor 12 APIM 13 Passenger Door Side Impact Sensor 14 BCM 15 Driver Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch 16 Passenger Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch 17 LH Front Impact Severity Sensor 18 OCSM 19 Center Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch 20 Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor 21 Driver Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch 22 Passenger Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch 23 IPC Item Description 1 Passenger Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner 2 Driver Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner 3 Driver Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner 4 Passenger Side Curtain Airbag 5 Driver Side Curtain Airbag 6 Passenger Side Airbag 7 Driver Side Airbag 8 Passenger Airbag (Stages 1 and 2) 9 Driver Airbag (Stages 1 and 2) 10 RCM 11 BCM 12 Passenger Seatbelt Adaptive Load Limiter 13 Passenger Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner 14 Passenger Load Limiting Retractor 15 Passenger Airbag Vent (if equipped) 16 Passenger Knee Airbag 17 Driver Knee Airbag 18 Driver Second Row Seatbelt Retractor 19 Passenger Second Row Seatbelt Retractor Network Message Chart - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Module Network Input Messages - RCM Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose eCall confirmation APIM Used for SYNC® 911 Assist™ operation...

Child Seats

Lincoln Aviator. Child Seats

Use a child restraint (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers and children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally four-years-old or younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.