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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wooden Block
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Failure to follow the instructions below may result in damage to the TPMS.
NOTICE:
The TPMS
sensor is mounted to the valve stem. Removal of the valve stem requires
dismounting the tire from the wheel and removal of the TPMS sensor...
Removal
NOTE:
If installing a new IPMB,
it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the
scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be
downloaded into the new IPMB after installation.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the IPMB following the onscreen instructions
Remove the front scuff plate trim panel...