Lincoln Navigator: Engine System - General Information / Valve Guide Inner Diameter. General Procedures
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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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.
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Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of
the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the
valve guide.
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Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
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If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.
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...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the isolators.
These lubricants may cause deterioration of the isolator. This can lead
to separation of the isolator from the exhaust hanger bracket during
vehicle operation.
Remove the load floor cover...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Adjustable brake pedal and bracket shown, fixed brake pedal and bracket similar.
Vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals
NOTICE:
The brake pedal and the accelerator pedal must
be in the same position when installing a new cable or a new pedal...