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.
Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release
the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the
engine appearance cover...
Removal
Remove the driver door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the driver door window control switch bezel assembly.
Disconnect the driver door lock control switch electrical connector...