Lincoln Navigator: Driveline / Driveshaft
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Item
Specifications
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
2WD (Two-Wheel Drive) U-joint Operating Angles
Item
Front U joint
Center U joint
Rear U joi..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
High series heated steering wheel shown, all others similar.
NOTE:
Make sure the wheels are in the straight ahead position.
Remove the driver airbag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Disconne..
The front drive axle consists of:
A cast-aluminum center section, a removable cast-aluminum
axle housing tube and a differential housing cover. Both the axle
housing tube and the differential housing cover use silicone sealant as a
gasket.
A hypoid-design gearset of an 8.8-inch ring gear and a
pinion gear. Two opposed tapered roller bearings support the drive
pini..