Lincoln Aviator: Suspension / Front Suspension - AWD
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
DISASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components...
Overview
The AWD 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...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Unzip the second row single seat armrest cover.
Remove the second row single seat armrest.
Invert the single seat armrest cover to access the armrest pivot bolt...
Removal
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material, including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages
or the oil pan, can cause engine failure...