Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance

Lincoln Aviator: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance

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.
Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and connecting rod bearing.

Position a piece of Plastigage across the bearing surface.

NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft during this step.
Install and tighten to specifications, then remove the connecting rod bearing cap.

Measure the Plastigage to get the connecting rod bearing journal clearance. The Plastigage should be smooth and flat. A changing width indicates a tapered or damaged connecting rod or connecting rod bearing.

General Procedures - Camshaft Surface Inspection

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...

General Procedures - Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Clearance

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Transmission Internal Wiring Harness

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 307-625Fixture, Bench MountingTKIT-2008ET-FLMTKIT-2008ET-ROW 307-746Remover, Transmission Wiring Harness Connector Transmission Jack Vehicle/Axle Stands Wooden Block Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV Removal NOTE: If removing the main control valve body harness only it is not necessary to remove the transmission case harness, refer to the Main Control Valve Body Harness steps...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Intermediate Shaft

Removal Remove the front halfshaft. Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). Remove the engine mount LH. Refer to: Engine Mount LH (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation)...

Child Safety Locks

When the child safety locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

Lincoln Aviator. Child Safety Locks

The child safety lock control is on the driver door.

Press the control to switch the child safety locks on. Press the control again to switch them off. A light on the child safety control illuminates when you switch them on.