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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Roof Opening Panel Motor - Glass
NOTE:
A new roof opening panel glass motor only moves toward the vent position until initialized...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1018Installation Tube
307-003
(T57L-500-B)
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-091Handle, Torque ConverterTKIT-2009TC-F
307-346
(T97T-7902-A)
Retainer, Torque ConverterTKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR)TKIT-1997-F/FLM/LT
307-736Installer, Pump Drive Gear Bearing
307-737Press Tool, Oil Pump Drive Idler Gear
307-743Remover, Pump Drive Gear
307-780Converter Seal installer
307-803F1 Seal Guide, Installer & Sizer
Hydraulic Press
Removal
To remove the transmission assembly...