Lincoln Nautilus: Engine System - General Information / Piston Inspection. General Procedures
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
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston
pin and down from the top of the piston to 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:
What Is Blind Spot Information System
Blind spot information system detects
vehicles that may have entered the blind
spot zone.
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work
Blind spot information system uses sensors
on both sides of your vehicle, detecting
rearward from the exterior mirrors to
approximately 13 ft (4 m) beyond the rear
bumper...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Instant Gel AdhesiveTA-19-C
WSS-M2G401-B5
Repair
Steering wheel with adaptive steering
NOTE:
Steering wheel with SECM is not meant to be repaired, the steering wheel must be replaced...