Lincoln Aviator: Driveline / Rear Drive Halfshafts

Removal and Installation - Intermediate Shaft

Removal Remove the front halfshaft. Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). Remove the engine mount LH...

Diagnosis and Testing - Rear Drive Halfshafts

Preliminary Inspection Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Steering Gear Boot

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Boot Clamp Pliers Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1 ESA-M1C75-B  Removal NOTICE: The steering gear boots and clamps are designed to provide an airtight seal and protect the internal components of the steering gear...