Lincoln Aviator: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Stem Diameter
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown. Verify the diameter is within specification.
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern.
The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the
valve guide, if necessary...
Other information:
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All alignments
Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
Remove the nuts and the striker assembly...
Apply the parking brake.Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for
example,
no electrical power is available, you could
require an external power source to apply
the parking brake.
Using the key or a flat head screwdriver
4.7 in (120 mm), carefully open the access
cover under the arm rest console...