Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Axle Assembly

Lincoln Aviator: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Axle Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Transmission Jack

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Drain the rear differential fluid.
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

Remove the rear halfshafts.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

Disconnect and position the axle assembly vent hose aside.

Using the transmission jack support the rear axle assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

Remove and discard the rear axle assembly support front bolts.
Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

If equipped.
Remove and discard the rear axle housing support rear bolt.
Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)

If equipped.
Remove and discard the rear axle assembly support rear bolts.
Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)

Gently down the transmission jack and remove the rear axle assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

General Procedures - Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-220Installer, Differential ShimTKIT-1985-FH Dial Indicator Copper Hammer Adjustment Remove the differential housing cover...

Removal and Installation - Axle Housing Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-1066Installer, Bushing Flat Headed Screw Driver Removal NOTE: Only worn or damaged bushings need to be replaced...

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Child Safety Locks

When the child safety locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

Lincoln Aviator. Child Safety Locks

The child safety lock control is on the driver door.

Press the control to switch the child safety locks on. Press the control again to switch them off. A light on the child safety control illuminates when you switch them on.