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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
303-1246Engine Spreader BarTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and InstallerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1250Seal Installer, Rear MainTKIT-2006UFFLM
303-1531Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper
303-1634Lift Eyes (2)TKIT-2014D-ROW3TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
303-335
(T88T-6701-A)
Installer, Front Cover Oil SealTKIT-1988-FLMTKIT-1988-F
Floor Crane
Mounting Stand
Plastic Scraper
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Vise
Vise Jaw Protectors
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...
Low One Way Clutch
For low one way clutch operation, REFER to: Low One-Way Clutch Assembly (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation).
NOTICE:
Do not clean with water or with water-based solvents...