Lincoln Aviator 2020-2023 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Lincoln Aviator: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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

Visual check.
Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange for corrosion or damage. Replace as necessary.

Installation

Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange until fully seated.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside

Lincoln Aviator. Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside

Unlock. Lock.

Locking the Doors

Press the lock switch on the door interior trim panel. The doors can no longer be released using the exterior door handle switches and the luggage compartment locks.