Lincoln Aviator: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Axle Assembly
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Drain the rear differential fluid.
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
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Remove the rear halfshafts.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect and position the axle assembly vent hose aside.
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Using the transmission jack support the rear axle assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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Remove and discard the rear axle assembly support front bolts.
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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If equipped.
Remove and discard the rear axle housing support rear bolt.
Torque:
148 lb.ft (200 Nm)
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If equipped.
Remove and discard the rear axle assembly support rear bolts.
Torque:
148 lb.ft (200 Nm)
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Gently down the transmission jack and remove the rear axle assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-220Installer, Differential ShimTKIT-1985-FH
Dial Indicator
Copper Hammer
Adjustment
Remove the differential housing cover...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1066Installer, Bushing
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
Only worn or damaged bushings need to be replaced...
Other information:
Overview
Item
Description
1
Transmission fluid pump drive gear
2
Transmission fluid pump idler gear
3
Transmission fluid pump assembly
4
Transmission fluid filter
The
transmission fluid in the sump area at the bottom of the transmission
case flows through a transmission fluid filter to the pump assembly...
Removal
Remove the air cleaner intake pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).
Remove the CAC outlet pipe.
Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3...