Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Front Suspension - AWD / Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar Link

Lincoln Aviator: Front Suspension - AWD / 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

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...

Removal and Installation - Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Opening and Closing the Hood

Opening the Hood Open the left-hand front door. Fully pull the hood release lever and let it completely retract.Note: This action releases the hood latch. Fully pull the hood release lever for a second time.Note: This action fully releases the hood...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Active Grille Shutter

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 PCM P059F:00 Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Performance/Stuck Off:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM P05A1:00 Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Position Sensor Minimum/Maximum Stop Performance:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM P05A2:00 Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Control Circuit/Open:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM P05A7:00 Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Supply Voltage Circuit Low:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM P05AE:00 Active Grille Air Shutter "B" Performance/Stuck Off:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM P05B0:00 Active Grille Air Shutter "B" Position Sensor Minimum/Maximum Stop Performance:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM P05B1:00 Active Grille Air Shutter "B" Control Circuit/Open:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM P05B6:00 Active Grille Air Shutter "B" Supply Voltage Circuit Low:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM P05C0:00 Active Grille Air Shutter Module "A" Over Temperature:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM P05C1:00 Active Grille Air Shutter Module "B" Over Temperature:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM U0046:00 Vehicle Communication Bus C:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM U0284:00 Lost Communication with Active Grille Air Shutter Module "A":No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A PCM U0285:00 Lost Communication with Active Grille Air Shutter Module "B":No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test A Symptom Chart(s) Symptom Chart: Active Grille Shutter Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

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.