Lincoln Aviator: Suspension / Front Suspension - RWD
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Surface Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat,
level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure...
Overview
The RWD 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.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Open the door.
Remove the check arm bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Remove the door check arm cover...
Overview
Item
Description
1
SSA
2
A clutch control valve
3
A clutch latch valve
4
A clutch apply circuit
5
A clutch piston
6
A clutch assembly
7
Ring gear No...