Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Inspection

Lincoln Aviator: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Inspection

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. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.

NOTE: Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Using a Piston Ring Groove Scraper, clean the piston ring grooves.

General Procedures - Piston Diameter

Check Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston pin and piston diameter (DN) height down from the top of the piston at the point indicated...

General Procedures - Piston Ring End Gap

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Adjusting the Second Row Seats for Easy Entry

WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle with a seat that is unlatched or in the folded position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or crash. WARNING: Do not place cargo or any objects behind the seat backrest before returning it to the original position...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Seat Track

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the front seat backrest. Refer to: Front Seat Backrest (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation). Remove the front seatbelt buckle...

Children and Airbags

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back.

Lincoln Aviator. Children and Airbags