Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Suspension Height Sensor

Removal

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

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

1. NOTE: LH sensor assembly shown, RH similar.

   
   Remove the front suspension height sensor.
   
   1. Disconnect the front height sensor electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the ball stud from the lower control arm.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
   3. Remove the front height sensor bracket bolt and remove the front height sensor.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

Installation

All vehicles

1. 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

1. Complete the SUMA ride height calibration. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine.
   

All vehicles

1. Complete the VDM ride height calibration. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine.