Lincoln Nautilus: Engine System - General Information / Crankshaft End Play. General Procedures
General Equipment
Dial indicator |
Dial indicator fixture |
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NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
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Zero the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture.Dial Indicator
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Move the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the crankshaft end play.
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If the crankshaft end play exceeds the specified range, install new parts as necessary.
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be
within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal
clearance...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance...
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® A/C System Flushing SolventYN-23
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Flushing
NOTICE:
Use the Refrigerant Identification Equipment before
recovering any of the vehicle's refrigerant. Failure to do so puts the
shop's bulk refrigerant at risk of contamination...
Removal
Detach the clips and pivot the instrument panel LH lower trim panel downward.
Remove the headlamp switch.
Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
Release the tabs and remove the headlamp switch from the instrument panel LH lower trim panel...