Lincoln Aviator: Suspension / Front Suspension - RWD
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...
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...
Other information:
The tire pressure monitoring system
measures pressure in your road tires and
sends the tire pressure readings to your
vehicle. You can view the tire pressure
readings through the information displa. The low
tire pressure warning light will turn on if the
tire pressure is significantly low...
Removal
Remove the fuel filler door assembly.
Refer to: Fuel Filler Door Assembly (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
Remove the fuel filler door latch.
Release the fuel filler door latch retaining tabs.
Remove the fuel filler door latch...