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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
6.5 mm Drill Bit
Spherical Cutter
Grinder
Blind Rivet Gun
Torx Bit Socket
Air Body Saw
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock hazard...
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...