Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Vehicle Dynamics Control Module (VDM)
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
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Release the clips and remove the luggage compartment side trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the VDM.
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Disconnect the VDM electrical connectors.
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Remove the retainers and the VDM.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Calibrate the VDM. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Item
Description
1
Internal wiring harness retaining bolt
2
Internal wiring harness
3
Park lock pawl solenoid
4
Solenoid retaining plate bolts
5
Solenoid retaining plate
6
TCC solenoid
7
LPC solenoid
8
Shift solenoid retaining plate bolts
9
Shift solenoid retaining plate
10
SSD
11
SSE
12
SSB
13
SSC
14
SSF
15
SSA
16
TFT
17
Valve channel plate bolts
18
Valve channel plate
19
Lower-to-upper valve body bolts
20
Lower valve body
21
Upper valve body
22
Valve body dowel pins
Lower Valve Body
1
Valve body separator plate bolts
2
Valve body separator plate
3
TCC damper
4
LPC damper assembly
5
Check valve assemblies
6
Check balls (quantity 5)
7
LPC anti-backflow valve assembly
8
TCC priority valve assembly
9
Park lock pawl valve
10
A clutch control valve
11
SSA
12
F clutch control valve
13
SSF
14
C clutch control valve
15
SSC
16
B clutch control valve
17
SSB
18
E clutch control valve
19
SSE
20
D clutch control valve
21
SSD
22
Shift solenoid retainers
Upper Valve Body
1
Lube control valve assembly
2
Plug and spring assembly
3
C clutch latch valve assembly
4
B clutch latch valve assembly
5
F clutch latch valve assembly
6
A clutch latch valve assembly
7
Plug and spring assembly
8
TCC regulator valve assembly
9
Main regulator valve assembly
The main control consists of a upper and lower valve body with solenoids that are controlled by a remote mounted TCM or the PCM...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications.
NOTE:
The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston.
Measure the cylinder bore in 2 directions...