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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Plasma Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock hazard...
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
BCM
B1314:11
White Lighting (Reflective Controls) Illumination Output: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1314:15
White Lighting (Reflective Controls) Illumination Output: Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1315:11
Backlighting (Non Reflective Controls) Illumination Output: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1315:15
Backlighting (Non Reflective Controls) Illumination Output: Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DCME
B1170:11
Back Light: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test J
DCMF
B1170:11
Back Light: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test J
DCMG
B1170:11
Back Light: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test J
DCMH
B1170:11
Back Light: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test J
DDM
B12FF:11
Rear Door Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
DDM
B12FF:15
Rear Door Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
DDM
U2010:11
Switch Illumination: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test E
DDM
U2010:15
Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test E
PDM
B12FF:11
Rear Door Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test H
PDM
B12FF:15
Rear Door Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test H
PDM
U2010:11
Switch Illumination: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test F
PDM
U2010:15
Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test F
Symptom Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...