Lincoln Nautilus: Body and Paint / Front End Sheet Metal Repairs

Body Panel Sectioning. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Materials Name Specification Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM -  Repair NOTICE: Do not begin removal of the vehicle body side until the replacement panel is available for reference...

Cowl Panel. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM -  Removal NOTE: Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds...

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Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Service Manual: Wheel to Hub Runout Minimization. General Procedures

Check NOTE: Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3 pounds depending on the tire stiffness...

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Service Manual: Cylinder Block Distortion. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the manufacturer to be flat within 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) per running foot of length, such as Snap-On® GA438A or equivalent...