Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Steering Gear Boot

Lincoln Aviator: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Steering Gear Boot

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Boot Clamp Pliers

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1	ESA-M1C75-B

Removal

NOTICE: The steering gear boots and clamps are designed to provide an airtight seal and protect the internal components of the steering gear. If the seal is not airtight, the vacuum generated during turning will draw water and contamination into the gear, causing failure of the steering gear components. Zip ties must not be used as they do not provide an airtight seal.

NOTICE: The inner ball joint grease is not compatible with water contamination. Do not allow water to become trapped in the grease or degradation and failure of the joint may occur.

Remove the tie rod end.
Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

Remove the tie rod end jamb nut.

If equipped.
Remove the underbody shield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

1. Remove and discard the inner bellows boot clamp.
1. Remove and discard the outer bellows boot clamp.

NOTE: Move the bellows boot enough to gain access to the inner tie rod nut.
Position aside the bellows boot.

Installation

Apply the specified grease to the steering gear-to-bellows boot mating surface and bellows boot groove on the tie-rod.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

1. Install the new steering gear bellows boot.
1. Install the new inner bellows boot clamp.
  Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
1. Install the new outer bellows boot clamp.

If equipped.
Install the underbody shield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

Thread the tie rod end jam nut onto the tie rod.

Install the tie rod end.
Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

Removal and Installation - Steering Gear

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Tie Rod End Remover Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems...

Removal and Installation - Tie Rod

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Boot Clamp Pliers Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1 ESA-M1C75-B Removal NOTICE: When servicing inner tie rods, install a new bellows boot and clamps...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Parameter Identification (PID) Chart

Diagnostic PID Chart PID Acronym PID Name Description APP APP sensor APP APP1 APP sensor 1 APP 1 AST Time Since Start Time (in seconds) since the vehicle was started CLRDIST Distance since DTC cleared Distance driven since PCM DTCs were cleared ECT TCM ECT TCM Engine coolant temperature data provided to the TCM ENGLOAD Engine Load Engine load calculated by PCM ETC_ACT Electronic Throttle Control Actual Electronic Throttle Control Actual calculated by PCM FOOT_BRAKE Foot Brake - Foot brake state used by strategy Foot brake state used by strategy calculated by PCM GEAR_CMD Gear Commanded by Module PCM commanded transmission gear GEAR_ENGAGED Transmission Gear Engaged Transmission Gear Engaged GEAR_OSC# Gear Commanded by Output State Control Output state control commanded gear ISS_A_QF Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -A- Quality Factor Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -A- Quality Factor ISS_A_RAW Intermediate Speed -A- Raw Intermediate Speed -A- Raw ISS_B_RAW Intermediate Shaft Speed -B- Raw Intermediate Shaft Speed -B- Raw ISS_B_QF Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -B- Quality Factor Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -B- Quality Factor LINEDSD# Line Pressure Control Desired Commanded line pressure MIL_DIS The distance travelled since the (MIL) was activated The distance travelled since the MIL was activated OSS_QF Transmission Output Shaft Speed Sensor Quality Factor Fault status for the OSS sensor OSS_RAW Output Shaft Speed - Raw Actual speed of the OSS sensor (rpm) PCA Pressure Control Solenoid A LPC PCA AMP# Pressure Control Solenoid A LPC PCA_F Pressure Control Solenoid A Status LPC PWRT_FUNCMON_A Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A PWRT_FUNCMON_B Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A REALTIME Total time (ECU) has been active ECU Time running RPM_TCM Engine Revolutions Per Minute Engine rpm input to TCM SHFT_DROP Shift RPM Drop in Input Shaft Speed Below Expected Shift rpm drop in input shaft speed below expected SHFT_FLRE Shift RPM Rise in Input Shaft Speed Above Expected Shift rpm rise in input shaft speed above expected SHFT_ID Shift Identification of Shift (PID)s Lag, Time, Flare and Drop Shift identification of shift PIDs lag, time, flare and drop SHFT_LAG Shift Time Elapsed From 10% to 90% of Complete Actual time during shift between 10% and 90% complete SHFT_TIME Shift Time Elapsed From Commanded to 10% Complete Shift time 0% to 10% complete SNOWPLW_CFG Snowplow as configured in the (PCM)...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Economical Driving

Your fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the conditions you drive under, and how you maintain your vehicle. You may improve your fuel economy by keeping these things in mind: Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion...

Seatbelt Height Adjustment

WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Slide the adjuster up to raise the belt. Press the button and slide it down to lower the belt.