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:
System Operation
Parking Aid - Audible
System Diagram - Without 360 Degree View Camera
Item
Description
1
PAM
2
LHR outer sensor
3
LHF outer sensor
4
LHF inner sensor
5
RHF inner sensor
6
RHR outer sensor
7
RHF outer sensor
8
RHR inner sensor
9
LHR inner sensor
10
Parking aid disable switch
11
PCM
12
ABS module
13
GWM
14
TRM
15
BCM
16
ACM
17
IPC
18
APIM
19
DSP
20
Rear door speakers
21
Front door speakers
22
with 14 or 28 speaker system
System Diagram - With 360 Degree View Camera
Item
Description
1
PCM
2
IPMB
3
LHR outer sensor
4
ABS module
5
GWM
6
TRM
7
BCM
8
ACM
9
IPC
10
APIM
11
DSP
12
Rear door speakers
13
Front door speakers
14
LHF outer sensor
15
LHF inner sensor
16
RHF inner sensor
17
RHR outer sensor
18
RHF outer sensor
19
RHR inner sensor
20
LHR inner sensor
21
Right front active sensor
22
Left front active sensor
23
Right rear active sensor
24
Left rear active sensor
25
Parking aid disable switch
26
PAM
27
with 14 or 28 speaker system
Network Message Chart
PAM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Gear position
PCM
Enables or disables the front or rear parking aid depending on the gear lever position...
Activation
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
The driver and passenger seat Belt-Minder® deactivating/activating can be carried out using the scan tool...