Lincoln Aviator: Suspension System - General Information / General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Check
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat,
level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
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Before measuring ride height check:
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Tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
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Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
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All fluids at proper levels.
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No cargo inside the cab or bed.
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Inspect for aftermarket equipment. Check for
aftermarket changes to the steering, suspension, wheel and tire
components (such as competition, heavy duty, etc.).
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Jounce front and rear suspension vigorously to allow the vehicle to settle.
Ride Height Measurement — Front
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Ride height = 3-2
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Measure the distance between the flat level
surface and the center of the rear control arm ball joint cap
(measurement 2)
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Measure the distance between the flat level
surface and the center of the rear control arm inboard bolt (measurement
3)
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level
surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position
(measurement 2) and (measurement 3).
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.
Ride Height Measurement — Rear
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Ride height = 2-3
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Measurement 2
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Measurement 3
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface
and the center of the toe link inboard cam bolt (measurement 2).
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface
and the center of the toe link outboard bolt (measurement 3).
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Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Adjustment
NOTICE:
Do not use any tools or equipment to move the wheel and tire
assembly or suspension components while checking for relative movement...
Other information:
Item
Description
1
Internal wiring harness retaining bolt
2
Internal wiring harness
3
Park lock pawl solenoid
4
Solenoid retaining plate bolts
5
Solenoid retaining plate
6
TCC solenoid
7
LPC solenoid
8
Shift solenoid retaining plate bolts
9
Shift solenoid retaining plate
10
SSD
11
SSE
12
SSB
13
SSC
14
SSF
15
SSA
16
TFT
17
Valve channel plate bolts
18
Valve channel plate
19
Lower-to-upper valve body bolts
20
Lower valve body
21
Upper valve body
22
Valve body dowel pins
Lower Valve Body
1
Valve body separator plate bolts
2
Valve body separator plate
3
TCC damper
4
LPC damper assembly
5
Check valve assemblies
6
Check balls (quantity 5)
7
LPC anti-backflow valve assembly
8
TCC priority valve assembly
9
Park lock pawl valve
10
A clutch control valve
11
SSA
12
F clutch control valve
13
SSF
14
C clutch control valve
15
SSC
16
B clutch control valve
17
SSB
18
E clutch control valve
19
SSE
20
D clutch control valve
21
SSD
22
Shift solenoid retainers
Upper Valve Body
1
Lube control valve assembly
2
Plug and spring assembly
3
C clutch latch valve assembly
4
B clutch latch valve assembly
5
F clutch latch valve assembly
6
A clutch latch valve assembly
7
Plug and spring assembly
8
TCC regulator valve assembly
9
Main regulator valve assembly
The main control consists of a upper and lower valve body with solenoids that are controlled by a remote mounted TCM or the PCM...
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...