Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Front Suspension - RWD / Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar Link

Lincoln Aviator: Front Suspension - RWD / Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar Link

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

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

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

NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
1. Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link lower nut.
  Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
1. Position aside the front stabilizer bar link.

NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
1. Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link upper nut.
  Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
1. Remove the front stabilizer bar link.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar

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Removal and Installation - Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Approach Detection Antenna

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Third Row Seats

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 SCMJ B11CE:11 Left Seat Left Motor Output:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B11CE:13 Left Seat Left Motor Output:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B11CE:15 Left Seat Left Motor Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1231:1C Right Seat:Circuit Voltage Out Of Range GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B1231:54 Right Seat:Missing Calibration GO to Pinpoint Test D SCMJ B1231:63 Right Seat:Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B1231:99 Right Seat:Exceeded Learning Limit GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B1232:1C Left Seat:Circuit Voltage Out Of Range GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1232:54 Left Seat:Missing Calibration GO to Pinpoint Test D SCMJ B1232:63 Left Seat:Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1232:99 Left Seat:Exceeded Learning Limit GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1536:11 Left Seat Left Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B1536:12 Left Seat Left Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test B SCMJ B154B:11 Third Row Seat Fold Switch:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test A SCMJ B154B:13 Third Row Seat Fold Switch:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test A SCMJ B154B:2A Third Row Seat Fold Switch:Stuck in Range GO to Pinpoint Test A SCMJ B154C:11 Right Seat Right Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B154C:12 Right Seat Right Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B154D:11 Right Seat Right Motor Output:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B154D:13 Right Seat Right Motor Output:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ B154D:15 Right Seat Right Motor Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open GO to Pinpoint Test C SCMJ U0100:87 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test E SCMJ U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test F SCMJ U1000:00 Solid State Driver Protection Active -Driver Disabled:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test G SCMJ U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test H SCMJ U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure GO to Pinpoint Test I SCMJ U3003:17 Battery Voltage:Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test J Symptom Chart(s) Symptom Chart: Third Row Seats Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Child Safety Locks

When the child safety locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

Lincoln Aviator. Child Safety Locks

The child safety lock control is on the driver door.

Press the control to switch the child safety locks on. Press the control again to switch them off. A light on the child safety control illuminates when you switch them on.