Lincoln Aviator: Tire Care / Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
Periodically inspect the tire treads for
uneven or excessive wear and remove
objects such as stones, nails or glass
that may be wedged in the tread
grooves. Check the tire and valve stems
for holes, cracks, or cuts that may permit
air leakage and repair or replace the tire
and replace the valve stem. Inspect the
tire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises
and other signs of damage or excessive
wear. If internal damage to the tire is
suspected, have the tire demounted and
inspected in case it needs to be repaired
or replaced. For your safety, tires that
are damaged or show signs of excessive
wear should not be used because they
are more likely to blow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to wear
abnormally. Inspect all your tires,
including the spare, frequently, and
replace them if one or more of the
following conditions exist:
Safe operation of your vehicle requires
that your tires are properly inflated.
Remember that a tire can lose up to half
of its air pressure without appearing flat...
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...
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For recommended metal repair guidelines and recommendations, refer to the following illustrations and: For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications).
Steel Type Legend
Item
Steel Type
Color
1
Mild Steel
Yellow
2
Bake Hardened Steel (BH)
Light Blue
3
Solid Solution Strength
Pink
4
High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA)
Dark Blue
5
Dual Phase (DP) 500, 600 Class Steel
Green
6
Dual Phase (DP) 700, 800, 900, 1000 Class Steel
Fuchsia
7
Laminate Steel
Teal
8
Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) Martensitic, Boron
Red
9
Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel (TRIP)
Gold
10
Aluminum
Purple
Front Structure
Item
Description
Steel Type
1
Radiator support
Magnesium alloy
2
Bracket
High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel
3
Bracket
Aluminum alloy
4
Suspension housing
Aluminum alloy
5
Reinforcement
High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel
6
Reinforcement
Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
7
Reinforcement
Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
8
Bracket
Aluminum alloy
9
Side member assembly
Aluminum alloy
10
Fender apron tube
Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel
Front Bumper
Item
Description
Steel Type
1
Bumper assembly
High strength aluminum
Dash Panel and Front Fenders
Item
Description
Steel Type
1
Crossmember
Boron steel
2
Dash panel
Mild steel
3
Cowl top panel
Mild steel
4
Reinforcement
Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel
5
Front crossmemembr extension
Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
6
Reinforcement
Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel
7
Fender assembly (LH/RH)
Bake Hardened (BH) 210 steel
8
Bracket
Mild steel
Body Side Inner Panels
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar...