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:
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
Do not allow the static water level to rise
above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
Do not allow waves to break higher than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...