Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Tie Rod

Lincoln Aviator: Power Steering / Removal and Installation - Tie Rod

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Boot Clamp Pliers

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1	ESA-M1C75-B

Removal

NOTICE: When servicing inner tie rods, install a new bellows boot and clamps. The boots and clamps are designed to provide an airtight seal and protect the internal components of the steering gear. If the seal is not airtight, the vacuum generated during turning will draw water and contamination into the gear, causing failure of the steering gear components. Zip ties must not be used as they do not provide an airtight seal.

NOTICE: The inner ball joint grease is not compatible with water contamination. Do not allow water to become trapped in the grease or degradation and failure of the joint may occur.

NOTE: If the RH inner tie rod is being serviced, remove the LH outer tie rod end and bellows boot to access and hold the steering rack when loosening and tightening the inner tie rod.

Remove the tie rod end.
Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

Remove the tie rod end jamb nut.

If equipped.
Remove the underbody shield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

1. Remove and discard the inner bellows boot clamp.
1. Remove and discard the outer bellows boot clamp.

NOTE: Move the bellows boot enough to gain access to the inner tie rod nut.
Position aside the bellows boot.

NOTICE: Place the steering gear at the center position and hold the steering gear rack while loosening the tie rod. Use an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth of the rack to resist rotation and to prevent damage during removal of the tie rod.
Using an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth to hold the rack and an appropriate size crows foot wrench or open end wrench, remove and discard the tie rod.

Installation

NOTICE: Place the steering gear at the center position and hold the steering gear rack while tightening the tie rod. Use an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth of the rack to resist rotation and to prevent damage during installation of the tie rod.

NOTE: The help of an assistant may be necessary to torque the RH tie rod.
Remove the tie rod.
Torque: 89 lb.ft (120 Nm)

Apply the specified grease to the steering gear-to-bellows boot mating surface and bellows boot groove on the tie-rod.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

1. Install the new steering gear bellows boot.
1. Install the new inner bellows boot clamp.
  Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
1. Install the new outer bellows boot clamp.

If equipped.
Install the underbody shield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

Thread the tie rod end jam nut onto the tie rod.

Install the tie rod end.
Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

Removal and Installation - Steering Gear Boot

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Boot Clamp Pliers Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1 ESA-M1C75-B Removal NOTICE: The steering gear boots and clamps are designed to provide an airtight seal and protect the internal components of the steering gear...

Removal and Installation - Tie Rod End

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Tie Rod End Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the wheel and tire...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Evaporative Emissions

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). 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Fuel Tank Side: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P04EB:00 EVAP System Small Leak Detected - Fresh Air Side: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P04ED:00 EVAP System Large Leak Detected - Fresh Air Side: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P04EE:00 EVAP System Very Small Leak Detected - Fuel Tank Side: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P04EF:00 EVAP System Very Small Leak Detected - Fresh Air Side: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P04F0:00 EVAP System High Load Purge Line A Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P144A:00 EVAP System Purge Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P144B:00 EVAP System Secondary Purge Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P144C:00 EVAP System Purge Flow Performance During Boost: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P1450:00 Unable To Bleed Up Fuel Tank Vacuum: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P2401:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P2402:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit High: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P2418:00 EVAP System Switching Valve Control Circuit/Open: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P2450:00 EVAP System Switching Valve Performance/Stuck Open: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P2451:00 EVAP System Switching Valve Stuck Closed: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P24B9:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P24BA:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Pressure Sensor Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P24BB:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Pressure Sensor Circuit High: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P24BC:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P24BE:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Vacuum Switching Valve Control Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P24BF:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Vacuum Switching Valve Control Circuit High: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P24C0:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Vacuum Switching Valve Stuck On: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P24C1:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Vacuum Switching Valve Performance/Stuck Off: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P260F:00 EVAP System Monitoring Processor Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P2DDA:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Performance/Stuck Off: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX PCM P2DDB:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Stuck On: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HX Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Text Messaging

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Child Seats

Lincoln Aviator. Child Seats

Use a child restraint (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers and children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally four-years-old or younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.