Lincoln Aviator: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Lower Arm Vertical Link
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
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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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NOTICE:
Do not attempt to jacking on the front control arm
or rear control arm on any vehicle. Damage to control arms may occur.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the insulator pads are correctly positioned to prevent direct contact with other components.
Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the
distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is
equal to the measurement taken during removal (curb height).
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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Remove and discard the lower arm vertical link upper bolt and nut.
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Remove and discard the lower arm vertical link lower bolt and remove the lower arm vertical link.
Installation
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NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension fasteners with the weight of
the vehicle on the wheels and tires or use a suitable jack to raise the
suspension to curb height or damage to the bushings may occur.
NOTE:
Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
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Install the lower arm vertical link and install the new lower arm vertical link upper bolt.
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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Install the new lower arm vertical link lower bolt and nut.
Torque:
258 lb.ft (350 Nm)
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Install the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
DDM
B118C:11
Left Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test D
DDM
B118C:15
Left Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DDM
B118C:15
Left Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test D
PDM
B118D:11
Right Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test D
PDM
B118D:15
Right Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
PDM
B118D:15
Right Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test D
SODL
B11D6:11
Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test V
SODL
B11D6:15
Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test V
SODL
U0100:00
Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
SODL
U0101:00
Lost Communication with TCM: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
SODL
U0121:00
Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test O
SODL
U0140:00
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test P
SODL
U0146:00
Lost Communication With Serial Data Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test H
SODL
U0151:00
Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
SODL
U0155:00
Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test R
SODL
U0199:00
Lost Communication With "Door Control Module A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test I
SODL
U0232:00
Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test S
SODL
U0232:87
Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A": Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test S
SODL
U0401:86
Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test M
SODL
U0402:86
Invalid Data Received from TCM: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test M
SODL
U0415:86
Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A": Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test T
SODL
U049A:86
Invalid Data Received From "Door Control Module A": Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test M
SODL
U0533:62
Invalid Data Received From Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A": Signal Compare Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test U
SODL
U2100:00
Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test N
SODL
U2101:00
Control Module Configuration Incompatible: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test N
SODL
U2300:55
Central Configuration: Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test N
SODL
U3000:44
Control Module: Data Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SODL
U3000:45
Control Module: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SODL
U3000:46
Control Module: Calibration/Parameter Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SODL
U3000:49
Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SODL
U3002:62
Vehicle Identification Number: Signal Compare Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test N
SODR
B11D6:11
Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test V
SODR
B11D6:15
Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test V
SODR
U0100:00
Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
SODR
U0101:00
Lost Communication with TCM: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
SODR
U0121:00
Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test O
SODR
U0140:00
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test P
SODR
U0146:00
Lost Communication With Serial Data Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test H
SODR
U0151:00
Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
SODR
U0155:00
Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test R
SODR
U0200:00
Lost Communication With "Door Control Module B": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test J
SODR
U0233:00
Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "B": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test S
SODR
U0233:87
Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "B": Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test S
SODR
U0401:86
Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test M
SODR
U0402:86
Invalid Data Received from TCM: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test M
SODR
U0415:86
Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A": Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test T
SODR
U0501:86
Invalid Data Received From "Door Control Module B": Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test M
SODR
U0534:62
Invalid Data Received From Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "B": Signal Compare Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test U
SODR
U2100:00
Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test N
SODR
U2101:00
Control Module Configuration Incompatible: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test N
SODR
U2300:55
Central Configuration: Not configured
GO to Pinpoint Test N
SODR
U3000:44
Control Module: Data Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SODR
U3000:45
Control Module: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SODR
U3000:46
Control Module: Calibration/Parameter Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SODR
U3000:49
Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
SODR
U3002:62
Vehicle Identification Number: Signal Compare Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test N
Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
System Operation
System Diagram
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TPMS
Sensor
2
TPMS
Sensor
3
TPMS
Sensor
4
TPMS
Sensor
5
GWM
6
BCM
7
IPC
Message
Center
Display
8
TPMS
Warning
Indicator
9
RTM
10
IPC
MS-CAN
HS-CAN3
HS-CAN1
Item
Description
1
LF
TPMS Sensor
2
RF
TPMS Sensor
3
LR
TPMS Sensor
4
RR
TPMS Sensor
5
GWM
6
BCM
7
IPC Message Center Display
8
TPMS Warning Indicator
9
RTM
10
IPC
Network Message Chart
BCM
TPMS Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
TPMS data
RTM
Communicates tire pressure information to the BCM
TPMS Function
NOTE:
When directed to train any TPMS sensors, use only the sensor training procedure outlined in this manual...