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:
Indicators
Message
Check rear seats for occupants.
Displays when you switch your vehicle off
after the alert conditions are met.
The message displays for a short period of
time. Press Close to acknowledge and
remove the message.
Audible Warnings
Sounds when you switch your vehicle off
after the alert conditions are met...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Electronic Leak Detector
Inspection
NOTE:
Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R-134a refrigerant SAE Certified to J2791.
NOTE:
Good ventilation is necessary in the area where electronic A/C
leak testing is to be carried out...