Lincoln Aviator: Front Drive Halfshafts / Removal and Installation - Intermediate Shaft
Removal
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Remove the front halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the engine mount LH.
Refer to: Engine Mount LH (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the front axle assembly vent hose.
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Remove the bolts and the intermediate shaft assembly.
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Remove and discard the intermediate shaft O-ring.
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure that the mating surface is free of corrosion and foreign material.
Clean and inspect the O-ring mating surface.
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NOTE:
Make sure the new component is installed.
Install a new intermediate shaft O-ring.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the mating surface and the bore is
free of corrosion and foreign material, avoid particles getting into the
bore.
Clean and inspect the engine oil pan at intermediate shaft mating surface.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the mating surface is free of corrosion and foreign material.
Clean the intermediate shaft.
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Install the intermediate shaft assembly and the bolts.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Attach the front axle assembly vent hose.
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Install the engine mount LH.
Refer to: Engine Mount LH (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
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Install the front halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Tie Rod End Remover
Tire Lever
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Check
Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston
pin and piston diameter (DN) height down from the top of the piston at
the point indicated. Refer to specifications for the piston diameter
(DN) height.
Refer to: Specifications (303-01A Engine - 3...
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door lock switch illuminates
when you lock the doors. It remains on for
2 to 5 seconds after you switch the ignition
off.
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the door lock switches and the interior
luggage compartment release switch do not
operate after 20 seconds...