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1990 Lincoln Continental CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lincoln REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1990-2002 Lincoln Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental Signature 3.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> WHEEL CYLINDERS -> OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove wheel, drum and brake shoes.
- Disconnect hydraulic line at wheel cylinder. Do not pull metal line away from cylinder as the cylinder connection will bend metal line and make installation difficult. Line will separate from cylinder when cylinder is moved away from brake backing plate.
- Remove screws holding cylinder to brake plate and remove cylinder.
OVERHAUL
- Referring toFig. as a guide, remove boots, pistons, springs and cups from cylinder.
- Place all parts, except cylinder casting in clean brake fluid. Wipe cylinder walls with clean brake fluid.
- Examine cylinder bore. A scored ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2002-05 Thunderbird, 2000-06 LS, 1984-87 Escort, Tracer, Tempo & Topaz 2.0L Diesel Engine & 1984-85 Continental & Mark VI 2.4L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental Signature 3.8 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the pro...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GAS
To maintain proper drive line balance, mark driveshaft, universal joints, slip yoke and companion flange before removing shaft assembly so it can be reinstalled in its original position.
- Remove companion flange to drive...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter cable and relay connector from starter solenoid. When disconnecting hardshell connector at S terminal, grasp connector and pull off. Do not pul...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Compass -> 1995-99 Continental -> Calibration Adjustment -> Zone Adjustment
Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GAS
Zone Adjustment
- Determine magnetic zone, Fig. .
- Insert a suitable rod into compass module, Fig. , and press internal switch until ZONE and current zone setting are displayed.
- Turn ignition On, then release switch.
- Press internal switch until proper zone number is displayed, then release to exit zone s...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Disconnect coolant recovery hose at radiator.
- Disconnect upper radiator hose.
- Disconnect lower radiator hose.
- Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines.
- Remove two upper shroud retainin...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GAS
Rotate tensioner clockwise and remove belt from pulley(s), using a breaker bar installed in 1...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Behind RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Behind Lower Center Of I/P Diagram for 1990 Lincoln Continental Signature 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1990 Lincoln Continental Signature 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: MERCON ATF IS BRING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: FRONT WIPER MOTOR - MOUNTING BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUT ARM - TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS Vehicle: 1990 Lincoln Continental 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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