Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Suspension Height Sensor
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
LH sensor assembly shown, RH similar.
Remove the front suspension height sensor.
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Disconnect the front height sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the ball stud from the lower control arm.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the front height sensor bracket bolt and remove the front height sensor.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Installation
All vehicles
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NOTE:
The RH (right-hand) and LH (left-hand) height
sensor assemblies cannot be used on opposite sides of the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Air Suspension
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Complete the SUMA ride height calibration. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine.
All vehicles
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Complete the VDM ride height calibration. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine.
Removal
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure...
Removal
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure...
Other information:
WARNING:
Always refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) when handling
chemicals and wear protective equipment as directed. Examples may
include but are not limited to respirators and chemically resistant
gloves. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
personal injury...
Inspection
Remove the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
Check the wear patterns on the starter motor drive gear
and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal,
then install the starter motor...