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:
Removal
Remove the passenger door window control switch.
Remove the passenger door window control switch and the bezel assembly.
Disconnect the passenger door window control switch electrical connector.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...
Activation
NOTE:
Compressor with a spring rubber clutch shown others similar.
Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley.
Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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