Lincoln Aviator: Suspension / Front Suspension - AWD
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
DISASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components...
Overview
The AWD front suspension consists of the following components:
Front and rear lower arms
Rear lower arm ball joints
Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
Ride height sensors (Vehicles with Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Suspension)
Passive or dynamically controlled shock absorber and spring assembly (Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD))
Upper control arms
Wheel bearings and wheel hubs
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
The
front suspension uses a double ball joint short long arm suspension
system...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Front suspension mounted
Remove the LH front wheel and tire assembly.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the front ride height sensor electrical connector...
Engine
Item
Specification
Displacement
2.956L (4V) (164 CID)
No. of cylinders
6
Bore/stroke
85.4/86 mm (3.362/3.386 in)
Firing order
1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug
12405
Spark plug gap
0...