Lincoln Aviator: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Camshaft Surface Inspection
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Inspect the camshaft lobes for pitting or damage in the
active area. Minor pitting is acceptable outside the active area. The
active area includes the opening ramp and closing ramp. The opening ramp
is the point where the lifter just begins to lift until the point it
reaches the nose of the lobe. The closing ramp is the point from the
nose back down to the lash point. The base circle of the camshaft is not
the active area.
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be
within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal
clearance...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1633Remover, Roller Rocker FollowerTKIT-2014D-ROW3TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
Removal
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material, including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages
or the oil pan, can cause engine failure...
Removal
Remove the second row single seat cushion cover.
Refer to: Second Row Single Seat Cushion Cover - Vehicles With: Second Row Captain Chairs (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the second row seat cushion blower motor electrical connector...