Lincoln Aviator: Front Suspension - AWD / 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
Spring Compressor
Vise
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation)...
Symptom Chart(s)
Preliminary Inspection
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).
Before diagnosing or repairing the seatbelt system, inspect the following items:
Seatbelt webbing integrity (torn, frayed, cut or stretched)
Seatbelt buckle and tongue assembly (latching and release, foreign debris)
Symptom Chart: Seatbelt System
Symptom Chart
Condition
Action
The seatbelt warning indicator does not operate
GO to Pinpoint Test A
The seatbelt warning chime does not operate
GO to Pinpoint Test B
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not
extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use
GO to Pinpoint Test C
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use
GO to Pinpoint Test C
The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative
GO to Pinpoint Test D
The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing
GO to Pinpoint Test E
The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide
GO to Pinpoint Test E
The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled
GO to Pinpoint Test E
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A : THE SEATBELT WARNING INDICATOR DOES NOT OPERATE
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
Turn the ignition on and monitor the airbag warning indicator after the IPC proves out...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints
in the vehicle are combination lap and
shoulder belts.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the direction
the tongue is coming from) until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that
you securely fasten the tongue in the
buckle.

To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the buckle.
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