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.

  1. Drain the rear differential fluid.
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
  1. Remove the rear halfshafts.
    Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the rear driveshaft.
    Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
  1. Disconnect and position the axle assembly vent hose aside.
  1. Using the transmission jack support the rear axle assembly.
    Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  1. Remove and discard the rear axle assembly support front bolts.
    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
  1. If equipped.
    Remove and discard the rear axle housing support rear bolt.
    Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)
  1. If equipped.
    Remove and discard the rear axle assembly support rear bolts.
    Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)
  1. Gently down the transmission jack and remove the rear axle assembly.
    Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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    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...

    Other information:

    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Side Member Section


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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Parking, Rear and License Plate Lamps


    Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).   Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Module   DTC Description Action   BCM B10F3:11 Left Front Position Light:Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B10F3:15 Left Front Position Light:Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B10F4:11 Right Front Position Light:Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B10F4:15 Right Front Position Light:Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B1445:11 Rear Park Lamps Output:Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B1445:15 Rear Park Lamps Output:Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B149E:11 Left Front Position/Sidemarker:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B149E:15 Left Front Position/Sidemarker:Circuit Short To Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B149F:11 Right Front Position/Sidemarker:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B149F:15 Right Front Position/Sidemarker:Circuit Short To Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B14A2:11 Tailgate/Liftgate Applique Lamps:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B14A2:15 Tailgate/Liftgate Applique Lamps:Circuit Short To Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B14B2:11 Left Position Lamps:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B14B2:15 Left Position Lamps:Circuit Short To Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B14B3:11 Right Position Lamps:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B14B3:15 Right Position Lamps:Circuit Short To Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   BCM B14E4:01 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test E   BCM B14E4:08 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Bus Signal / Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test E   BCM B14E4:1C Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Circuit Voltage Out of Range   GO to Pinpoint Test E   BCM B14E4:49 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test E   BCM B14E4:55 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test E   BCM B14E4:61 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Signal Calculation Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test E Symptom Charts Symptom Chart: Parking, Rear and License Plate Lamps Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

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