Lincoln Aviator: Rear Drive Halfshafts / Removal and Installation - Rear Halfshaft
Removal
NOTICE:
Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer CV joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur.
NOTICE:
Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts. Damage to the CV joint may occur.
NOTICE:
Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Damage to the halfshaft or CV joint may occur.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Damage to the halfshaft boots will occur.
NOTICE:
Do not drop assembled halfshafts. The impact may cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage.
NOTE:
LH shown RH similar.
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Remove the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Using a pry bar, remove the halfshaft.
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Remove and discard the inner halfshaft circlip.
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Clean and inspect the inner halfshaft seal surface and splines for damage.
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Clean and inspect the outer CV (constant velocity) housing at the shown locations.
Installation
NOTE:
LH shown RH similar.
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NOTE:
The halfshaft seal has to be replaced whenever the halfshaft is removed.
Replace the halfshaft seal.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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Install a new inner halfshaft circlip.
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NOTICE:
After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.
NOTE:
Make sure that the circlip opening is located at the
bottom or 6 o'clock position to allow easy halfshaft installation.
NOTE:
When seated correctly, the halfshaft retainer
circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.
Install the halfshaft until the halfshaft circlip is fully seated.
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Install the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Check and top off the rear differential fluid.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...
Other information:
Apply the parking brake.Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for
example,
no electrical power is available, you could
require an external power source to apply
the parking brake.
Using the key or a flat head screwdriver
4.7 in (120 mm), carefully open the access
cover under the arm rest console...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B1182:00
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B1182:55
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test L
BCM
B124D:02
Tire Pressure Sensor:General Signal Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1251:00
Tire Pressure Sensor Low Battery:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1254:51
Right Rear (Outside on Duel Wheel) Tire Pressure Sensor and Transmitter Assembly:Not Programmed
GO to Pinpoint Test L
BCM
B1255:51
Left Rear (Outside On Duel Wheel) Tire Pressure Sensor and Transmitter Assembly:Not Programmed
GO to Pinpoint Test L
BCM
C1A56:51
Left Front Tire Pressure Sensor and Transmitter Assembly:Not Programmed
GO to Pinpoint Test L
BCM
C1A58:51
Right Front Tire Pressure Sensor and Transmitter Assembly:Not Programmed
GO to Pinpoint Test L
BCM
U0559:56
Invalid Data Received From Radio Transceiver:Invalid/Incompatible Configuration
GO to Pinpoint Test K
RTM
U0146:00
Lost Communication With Gateway "A":No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test H
RTM
U0401:00
Invalid Data Received from ECM / PCM "A": No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test J
RTM
U0401:82
Invalid Data Received from ECM / PCM "A": Alive / Sequence Counter Incorrect / Not Updated
GO to Pinpoint Test J
RTM
U1A00:00
Private Communication Network:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test I
RTM
U2100:00
Initial Configuration Not Complete:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test K
RTM
U3000:04
Control Module:System Internal Failures
GO to Pinpoint Test K
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...