Lincoln Aviator: Tire Care / Age
WARNING: Tires degrade over
time depending on many factors such
as weather, storage conditions, and
conditions of use (load, speed, inflation
pressure) the tires experience
throughout their lives.
In general, tires should be replaced
after six years regardless of tread
wear. However, heat caused by hot
climates or frequent high loading
conditions can accelerate the aging
process and may require tires to be
replaced more frequently.
You should replace your spare tire
when you replace the road tires or
after six years due to aging even if it
has not been used.
Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to help prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning...
Both United States and Canada Federal
regulations require tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U...
Other information:
Low One Way Clutch
For low one way clutch operation, REFER to: Low One-Way Clutch Assembly (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation).
NOTICE:
Do not clean with water or with water-based solvents...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Make sure the steering wheel and the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
NOTE:
Vehicle with heated steering wheel shown others similar.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...