Lincoln Nautilus Manuals

Lincoln Nautilus: Front Drive Halfshafts / Front Drive Halfshafts. Diagnosis and Testing

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Front Drive Halfshafts / Front Drive Halfshafts. Diagnosis and Testing

Preliminary Inspection

  1. Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step
  1. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH.

Symptom Chart(s)

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).

Symptom Chart: NVH

  Symptom Chart


Condition Possible Sources Actions
Axle howling or whine – front or rear axle
  • Damaged or worn wheel hub bearings
  • CHECK for abnormal wheel hub bearing play or roughness.
    REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Driveline clunk - loud clunk when shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE
  • Damaged or worn Constant Velocity (CV) joints
  • INSPECT the Constant Velocity (CV) joints for wear or damage. INSTALL a new halfshaft or driveshaft as necessary.
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
  • Loose hub nut
  • CHECK the torque on the hub nut. REPLACE the hub nut if the torque is not at specification. For front hub nuts.
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
Driveline clunk (Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles) — occurs during acceleration or from cruise to coast/deceleration
  • Damaged or worn Constant Velocity (CV) joints
  • INSPECT the inner Constant Velocity (CV) joint and boot. INSTALL a new halfshaft as necessary.
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
  • Loose hub nut
  • CHECK the torque on the hub nut. REPLACE the hub nut if the torque is not at specification.
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
Driveline clunk — occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward following a stop
  • Loose hub nut
  • CHECK the torque on the hub nut. REPLACE the hub nut if the torque is not at specification.
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
Clicking, popping or grinding - occurs while the vehicle is turning
  • Inadequate or contaminated lubrication in the Constant Velocity (CV) joints
  • CHECK the Constant Velocity (CV) boots and joints for wear or damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
  • Another component contacting the halfshaft
  • CHECK the halfshafts and the area around the halfshafts. REPAIR as necessary.
Grunting — normally associated with a shudder experienced during acceleration from a complete stop
  • Halfshaft Constant Velocity (CV) joint binding
  • CHECK the outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint for correct seating into the hub. REPAIR as necessary.
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
Driveline vibration - occurs at cruising speeds
  • Incorrectly seated Constant Velocity (CV) joint in the wheel hub
  • CHECK the outer CV joint for correct seating into the hub. REPAIR as necessary.
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH - FWD (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts) .
    REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

    Specifications

      Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives Item Specifications Intermediate shaft bearing O-ring seal Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-12-QULV   Torque Specifications NOTE: Applicable only for FWD vehicles...

    Front Halfshaft LH. Removal and Installation

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub Tire Lever Removal Remove the wheel and tire...

    Other information:

    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Parking Aid Indicators. Parking Aids – Troubleshooting


    Parking Aid Indicators The system provides object distance indication through the information and entertainment display. As the distance to the object decreases, the indicator waves and the lines move toward the vehicle icon. If there is no object detected, the distance indicator lines are grey...

    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet


    What Is the Power Outlet The power outlet can power devices using a 12 V outlet adapter. Power Outlet Precautions When you switch the vehicle on, you can use the socket to power 12 V appliances with a maximum current rating of 20 A. Do not use the power point over the vehicle capacity of 12 V DC 240 W or a fuse could blow...

    Categories

    Auto-Start-Stop

    What Is Auto-Start-Stop

    The system is designed to help reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by stopping the engine when it is idling, for example at traffic lights.

    Auto-Start-Stop Precautions

    WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

    WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you open the hood or have any service or repair work completed. If you do not switch the ignition off, the engine could restart at any time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or d

    read more

    Copyright © 2025 www.linautilus.com