Lincoln Aviator: Front Suspension - RWD / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs
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 bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01A Front Suspension - RWD, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01B Front Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
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Press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub for damage. Replace as necessary.
Installation
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Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01A Front Suspension - RWD, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01B Front Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spring Compressor
Vise
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adhesive Tape
WARNING:
If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail
prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal
injury or death in a crash...
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn will sound twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key and
your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle
is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on and open the driver door
with the vehicle off...