Lincoln Nautilus: Engine System - General Information / Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Clearance. General Procedures
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance.
Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap and crankshaft main bearing.
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Position a piece of Plastigage across the crankshaft main bearing surface.
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NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft while carrying out this procedure.
Install and tighten to specifications, then remove the crankshaft main bearing cap.
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Measure the Plastigage to get the crankshaft main
bearing clearance. The Plastigage should be smooth and flat. A changing
width indicates a tapered or damaged crankshaft or crankshaft bearing.
General Equipment
Dial indicator
Dial indicator fixture
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock 262TA-26
WSK-M2G351-A6
Repair
All core plugs
NOTE:
Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar...
Other information:
Changing the Instrument Cluster Display Language
Note: Available languages vary by region.
Changing the Measure Unit
Changing the Temperature Unit
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Inspection
Recover the refrigerant.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and
Charging (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General
Procedures).
Disconnect the condenser from the A/C system. Refer to the appropriate
removal and installation section in Group 412 for the procedure.
Use the correct adapters with the A/C Servic..