Lincoln Nautilus: Engine System - General Information / Piston Diameter. General Procedures
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston
pin and down from the top of the piston to the point indicated.
Oil Pressure Test 2.7L EcoBoost & 3.3L Duratec & 5.0L Ti-VCT
NOTE:
It is necessary to disconnect the battery to avoid
setting any DTCs that could cause the PCM to command the oil pressure to
other than what should be observed from a correctly operating system
during the oil pressure test...
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...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
3.7L engine shown, all others are similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the A/C pressure transducer.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20 Supplemental Restraint System)
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Remove the B-pillar trim panel...