Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Front Suspension - AWD / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Lincoln Aviator: Front Suspension - AWD / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

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.

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).

Press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub for damage. Replace as necessary.

Installation

Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

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).

Front Suspension - AWD

Disassembly and Assembly - Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Spring Compressor Vise DISASSEMBLY NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems...

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Fastening the Seatbelts

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.

Lincoln Aviator. Fastening the Seatbelts

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