Lincoln Aviator: Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost / Diagnosis and Testing - Engine
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For gas engine mechanical diagnosis and testing,
REFER to: Engine (303-00 Engine System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
For DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) related concerns, REFER to the Master DTC Chart.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Oil Drain Equipment
Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the EVAP canister vent solenoid.
Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid (303-13A Evaporative Emissions - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation)...
Inspection
Remove the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
Check the wear patterns on the starter motor drive gear
and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal,
then install the starter motor...