Lincoln Navigator: Driveline / Rear Drive Halfshafts
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Boot Clamp Pliers
Removal
Remove the inner CV joint boot...
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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Raise the windshield wiper pivot arms into the SERVICE-UP position.
NOTE:
During installation, it is necessary to fully
release the windshield wiper pivot arm latch and hold while installing
the pivot arm onto the wiper linkage assembly...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the steering column multifunction switch retainers...