Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Front Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Differential Breather Tube

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

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the front RH wheel only.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
1. Remove the bolts and the radiator air deflector.
1. Remove the bolts.
1. Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.

Remove the pin-type retainers and the RH steering gear splash shield.

Disconnect the breather hose from the front axle assembly vent tube and detach the breather hose tie straps.

Detach the tie strap and remove the front axle assembly breather hose.

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.

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

To install, reverse the removal the procedure.

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...

Removal and Installation - Drive Pinion Seal

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:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Service Manual: Specifications

Material Item Specification Fill Capacity Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant XL-2 - Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC-37-A - General Specifications Item Specification Tire Inflation Tires See Safety Certification Label on driver door jamb Wheel Weights Wheel weight type Use a wheel weight manufacturer's rim gauge to determine the correct wheel weight application Torque Specifications Item Nm lb-ft lb-in Valve stem-to-TPMS sensor screw...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Roof Panel - Vehicles With: Roof Opening Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Scraper for Straight Edges Hot Air Gun Knife 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 - Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM - Removal WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information...

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column

WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position.

Unlock the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.

Lincoln Aviator. Column

Lock the steering column.