Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 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 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Note: Use of the AWD system in slippery, deep snow and sand drive modes on dry surfaces could produce some vibration and driveline bind up and, or excessive tire wear, as the intent of these drive modes are for slippery and loose surfaces. Note: You can use AWD vehicles for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems...

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