Lincoln Aviator: Engine / Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost
Removal
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material, including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages
or the oil pan, can cause engine failure...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-050
(T70P-6000)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-F070Support Bar, EngineTKIT-1999A-F/LTTKIT-1999A-FM/FLM
Plastic Scraper
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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Removal
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...
Other information:
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap. The center
electrode ceramic insulator surface is often a matte or dull finish and
pure white in color...
Note: Stay in Neutral mode is a temporary
vehicle state that works with the engine in
a running or OFF state. Once in this mode,
maintain sufficient battery voltage, or your
vehicle returns to park (P) if left active for an
extended period of time when the engine is
off...