Lincoln Aviator: Suspension / Rear Suspension
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
DISASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
.
Remove the bolts and the push pin...
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
NOTICE:
Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.
NOTE:
Wipe off any excess grease.
Item
Description
Specification
Rear driveshaft: Front tube plunging splines
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
/ XG-1-E1
(ESA-M1C75-B)
ESA-M1C75-B
Rear driveshaft: Alignment bushing
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
/ XG-1-E1
(ESA-M1C75-B)
ESA-M1C75-B
Rear driveshaft: Rear CV-joint splines
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
/ XG-1-E1
(ESA-M1C75-B)
ESA-M1C75-B
Front driveshaft: Front axle end plug-on yoke splines
Material: Slip Yoke Grease
/ 5L3Z-19A506-A
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Front driveshaft: Transfer case output shaft splines
Material: Motorcraft® High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease
/ XG-11
(WSS-M1C267-A1)
WSS-M1C267-A1
Front Driveshaft
Item
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