Lincoln Aviator: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Inspection
Inspection
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NOTE:
Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses,
(3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or
glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted
connecting rod.
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NOTE:
Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Using a Piston Ring Groove Scraper, clean the piston ring grooves.
Check
Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston
pin and piston diameter (DN) height down from the top of the piston at
the point indicated...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Exchanger
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Connect
NOTICE:
Use transmission fluid specific for this transmission...
Battery Specifications
Base and Reserve without trailer tow vehicles
Item
Specification
Voltage
12 Volts
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) measured at -18 C (-0.4 F)
800 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
Battery amps rating
80 Ah
Battery size
H7
Battery type
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)
All other vehicles
Item
Specification
Voltage
12 Volts
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) measured at -18 C (-0...