Lincoln Aviator: Front Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Differential Breather Tube
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front RH wheel only.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the pin-type retainer.
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Remove the bolts and the radiator air deflector.
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Remove the bolts.
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Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the RH steering gear splash shield.
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Disconnect the breather hose from the front axle assembly vent tube and detach the breather hose tie straps.
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Detach the tie strap and remove the front axle assembly breather hose.
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NOTICE:
Make sure the axle assembly vent tube and vent plug is not damaged or blocked.
Clean and inspect the front axle assembly vent tube.
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NOTE:
This step is not necessary when installing a new component.
Inspect front axle assembly the vent tube for blocked or cracked. Install new vent tube and vent plug if .
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal the procedure.
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1065Installer, Pinion Seal
205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle ShaftT83-4000-ATKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing GreaseXG-11
WSS-M1C267-A1
Removal
Remove the front driveshaft...
Other information:
WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which means
your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid
unwanted vehicle movement, always fully
apply the parking brake prior to doing this
procedure. Use wheels chocks if
appropriate...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Grinder
Hot Air Gun
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
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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Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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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...