Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 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

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Removal and Installation - Axle Housing Bushing

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Trailer Module (TRM)

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: This step is only necessary if the TRM is being replaced. Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the TRM following the on-screen instructions...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - System Operation and Component Description

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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.