Lincoln Aviator: Front Suspension - AWD / Removal and Installation - Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly - Vehicles With: Air Suspension
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.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
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.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Depressurize the air suspension system.
Refer to: Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension, General Procedures).
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Remove the retainers and remove the cross brace.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Disconnect the front shock absorber and air spring assembly electrical connector.
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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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Disconnect the front shock absorber and air spring assembly air line.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
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Disconnect the dynamic suspension electrical connector unclip and position the harness aside.
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NOTICE:
The front suspension height sensor must be disconnected
from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension components or
damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle dynamic
suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be recalibrated
after reassembly.
Remove the ball stud from the lower control arm and position the front height sensor arm aside.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Do not use power tools to remove or install the
stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints
and boots may occur.
NOTE:
The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
NOTE:
Use the Torx®-holding feature to prevent the ball
stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link
nut.
Remove and discard the upper stabilizer bar link nut and position aside the stabilizer bar link.
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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Remove and discard the lower arm mounting bracket pinch bolt.
Torque:
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
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Spread the opening to loosen and remove the lower arm mounting bracket.
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Separate the front shock absorber and air spring assembly from the lower arm mounting bracket.
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Remove and discard the retainers and remove the front shock absorber and air spring assembly.
Torque:
41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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Remove the front shock absorber and air spring assembly.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check and if necessary adjust front camber.
Refer to: Front Camber Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool
and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool
directions.
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
WARNING: The AC wall plug must
fit firmly into the AC outlet. If the
connection feels loose, worn or the AC
outlet is damaged, please have a qualified
electrician replace the AC outlet. Using a
convenience cord with a worn outlet may
cause burns, property damage and
increase the risk of electric shock or fire...
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
NOTE:
Per the warranty and policy manual the Ford
Engineering-approved refrigerant (see table for service part number)
must be used for air conditioning repairs
Item
Specifications
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil / YN-34 (US, Canada)
WSS-M2C31-B2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / YN-35 (US, Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® Electric A/C Compressor Oil / YN-32 (Mexico, Asia Pacific)
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Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / YN-12-D (Mexico, Asia Pacific)
WSH-M1C231-B
R-1234yf Refrigerant / YN-33-A (US); HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M17B21-A
Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant / MYN-19 (Mexico, Asia Pacific)
WSH-M17B19-A
Motorcraft® A/C System Flushing Solvent / YN-23
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Motorcraft® A/C Cooling Coil Coating / YN-29
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Capacities
Item
Specifications
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / YN-35 (US, Canada)
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