Lincoln Aviator: Driveline / Rear Drive Halfshafts
Removal
Remove the front halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Remove the engine mount LH...
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...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
12” / 300mm C-Clamp
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers...
Removal
NOTE:
The rear heater core inlet line is installed from the
factory as a one-piece assembly. The replacement part is supplied as an
assembly, containing the rear heater core outlet line and the rear
evaporator inlet and outlet lines.
Remove the rear evaporator rear outlet and inlet line...