Lincoln Aviator: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance
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.
Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and connecting rod bearing.
-
Position a piece of Plastigage across the bearing surface.
-
NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft during this step.
Install and tighten to specifications, then remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
-
Measure the Plastigage to get the connecting rod bearing
journal clearance. The Plastigage should be smooth and flat. A changing
width indicates a tapered or damaged connecting rod or connecting rod
bearing.
Inspect the camshaft lobes for pitting or damage in the
active area. Minor pitting is acceptable outside the active area. The
active area includes the opening ramp and closing ramp...
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:
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Specifications
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV
MERCON® ULV / WSS-M2C949-A
Capacities
NOTE:
The transmission fluid amount listed is for a completely dry
transmission and torque converter...
Argentina
Brazil
Djibouti
Ghana
Indonesia
Jamaica
Malaysia
RALM/61A/0318/S(18-0852)
Mauritania
Moldova
Morocco
Pakistan
Paraguay
Serbia
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
R-CMM-DLH-L2C0065TR
Syria
Taiwan, China
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States and Canada
WARNING: Changes or modifications
not expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment...