Lincoln Aviator: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Ring End Gap
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore.
NOTE:
Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.
NOTE:
The cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and out-of-round.
Use a piston without rings to push a piston ring in a cylinder to the bottom of ring travel.
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Using the Feeler Gauge Set measure the top piston ring end gap and the second piston ring end gap
Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge
Inspection
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...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications.
NOTE:
The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The SCMJ (power fold seat module) is located under the LH (left-hand) second row seat cushion frame.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...
Overview
The 3.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) (4V) is a V-6 engine with the following features:
Interference design engine
Dual overhead camshafts
Four valves per cylinder
Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)
Composite intake manifold
Aluminum cylinder heads
Compacted graphite iron cylinder block
Twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT)
An electronic ignition system with 6 ignition coils
Continuous variable displacement oil pump
Engine Identification
For quick identification, refer to the safety certification decal...