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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-594Forcing screw
307-549Installer, Shift Shaft Fluid SealTKIT-2005D1-F1
307-648Remover/Installer, Rear BearingTKIT-2009C-FTKIT-2009C-ROW
307-745Installer, Park Sleeve Roll Pin
307-781Needle bearing remover/Installer
307-788Installer, sleeve
307-789Installer, sleeve
NOTE:
This step is only necessary if the transmission case is
being replaced...
WARNING: Do not place a rearward
facing child restraint in front of an active
airbag. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure children
12 years old and under in a rear seating
position whenever possible...