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:
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Rear Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
6.5 mm Drill Bit
Scraper for Straight Edges
Self-Piercing Rivet (SPR) Remover/Installer
Belt Sander
Blind Rivet Gun
Torx Bit Socket
Hot Air Gun
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock hazard...