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.
Remove both the headlamps.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Remove the Horn assembly.
Refer to: Horn (413-06 Horn, Removal and Installation)...
Activation
NOTE:
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, an external
power source is required. If the battery discharges while in Stay in
Neutral Mode, the park lock pawl solenoid will release and the
transmission will return to Park. Do not tow the vehicle in this mode...