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:
Overview
The generator is driven by the FEAD belt. When the engine is started, the generator begins to generate AC voltage which is internally converted to DC voltage. The DC voltage level is controlled by the voltage regulator (located on the rear of the generator) and is supplied to the battery...
Removal
Remove the air cleaner intake pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).
Remove the CAC outlet pipe.
Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3...