Lincoln Aviator: Suspension / Front Suspension - RWD

General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Surface Gauge Check NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure...

Description and Operation - Front Suspension - Overview

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...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Plastic Scraper Nylon Bristle Disk Plastic Razor Blade Lint-Free Towel Isopropyl Alcohol – 90 Percent Minimum Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A -  Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B -  Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and DegreaserZC-20 ESR-M14P3-A  Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B -  Cleaning NOTICE: This procedure is only to be used on the sealing surfaces of metal components...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Axle Assembly

Removal Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation). Drain the front differential fluid. Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures)...