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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Front Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Axle Assembly

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

Removal

  1. Remove the front driveshaft.
    Refer to: Front Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
  1. Drain the front differential fluid.
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
  1. Remove the front RH halfshaft only.
    Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the engine mount RH.
    Refer to: Engine Mount RH (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
  1. Disconnect the front drive axle speed sensor electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
  1. Disconnect the tie strap, detach and position the front axle breather hose aside.
    1. Remove and discard the front axle assembly bolts.
    1. Remove the front axle assembly.
  1. Remove and discard the O-ring.

Installation

  1. NOTE: Make sure that the surface is clean and free of foreign material.

    Clean and inspect the O-ring mating surface.

  1. NOTE: Make sure that a new O-ring seal is installed.

    Install a new O-ring.

  1. NOTE: Make sure that the mating surface and the bore is free of corrosion and foreign material, avoid particles getting into the bore.

    Clean and inspect the engine oil pan at front axle assembly mating surface.
  1. Install the front axle assembly and the new bolts.
    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
  1. Attach the front axle breather hose and the tie strap.
  1. Connect the front drive axle speed sensor electrical connector and position the wiring harness with proper routing.
  1. Install the engine mount RH.
    Refer to: Engine Mount RH (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
  1. Install the front driveshaft.
    Refer to: Front Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
  1. Install the front RH halfshaft.
    Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Fill the front differential with clean fluid.
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

    General Procedures - Differential Fluid Level Check

    Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL WSL-M2C192-A  Check With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...

    Removal and Installation - Axle Shaft Seal

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-907Handle, 32 DriverTKIT-2008DH-FLM 307-256 (T92P-77000-FH) Installer, Differential Fluid SealTKIT-1992-FLMH/LMH Removal NOTE: The stub shaft seals must be replaced whenever the halfshafts are removed...

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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Steering Column


    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   DSM B12A7:11 Steering Column Tilt Sensor A: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   DSM B12A7:15 Steering Column Tilt Sensor A: Circuit Short To Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test C   DSM B12A8:11 Steering Column Telescope Sensor A: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   DSM B12A8:15 Steering Column Telescope Sensor A: Circuit Short To Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test C   DSM B1375:11 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   DSM B1375:12 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test D   DSM B1375:13 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   DSM B137E:11 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   DSM B137E:12 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test D   DSM B137E:13 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Power Adjustable Steering Column Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - D-Pillar Speaker


    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the upper D-pillar trim panel. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). Remove the screws and the D-pillar speaker...

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    Fastening the Seatbelts

    The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.

    Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that you securely fasten the tongue in the buckle.

    Lincoln Aviator. Fastening the Seatbelts

    To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

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