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
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components...
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
IPC
2
GWM
3
HVAC
4
Second row air distribution door actuator
5
Second row temperature door actuator
6
Blower motor relay
7
Second row blower motor control module
8
Second row blower motor
9
FCIMB
10
RHVAC (Rear Non touch screen)
11
Second row air discharge temperature sensor
12
Second row air flow shut off door actuator
13
RACM (Rear Touch screen)
14
APIM ( FDIM Touch Screen)
15
Rear temperature sensor - Second Row
16
Rear temperature sensor - Third Row
Network Message Charts
Module Network Input Messages - APIM
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Climate control button status
HVAC control module
This message contains the HVAC climate control settings for the touch screen display...