Lincoln Aviator: Power Steering / Description and Operation - Power Steering - Overview
Overview
The EPAS
system provides steering assist by replacing the conventional hydraulic
valve system with a steering gear equipped with an integrated
electrical motor and PSCM. The motor operation and level of steering assist provided is controlled by the PSCM.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
SECM
2
ECU
3
Private CAN
4
IPMA
5
SIMA
6
PSCM
7
GWM
8
Locking solenoid
9
SASM
10
BCM
11
PCM
12
IPC
13
SUMA
14
RCM
15
Motor
16
HVAC module
17
APIM
Network Input Message Chart
SECM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Active front steering request
PSCM
Requests steering angle changes for stability control events...
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
EPAS gear
2
EPAS motor
3
EPAS position sensor
4
EPAS torque sensor
5
PSCM
6
GWM
7
PCM
8
IPC
9
BCM
10
RCM
11
ABS
12
IPMB
13
IPMA
14
PAM
15
SASM
16
SCCM
17
SUMA
Network Message Chart
PSCM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Anti-lock brake control activated
ABS module
Informs the PSCM an anti-lock brake event is taking place...
Other information:
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...
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect
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...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints
in the vehicle are combination lap and
shoulder belts.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the direction
the tongue is coming from) until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that
you securely fasten the tongue in the
buckle.

To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the buckle.
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