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1997 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 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Thermostat, Replace -> 1.3L Engine -> 1.8L Engine -> 1.9L Engine -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Contour & Mystique -> DOHC -> Escort -> Probe -> SOHC
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
1.3L Engine
- Remove radiator pressure cap from radiator filler neck.
- Drain coolant level below radiator upper hose.
- Disconnect electrical connector from cooling fan switch on thermostat housing, Fig. .
- Disconnect upper radiator hose at thermostat housing, then remove two thermostat housing retaining bolts from cylinder head.
- Remove thermostat housing and gasket.
- Remove thermostat.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque thermostat housing bolts to 14-22 ft. lbs.
1.8L Engine
- Ensure engine is cool, remove radiator cap an...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
Whenever new brake components are installed in the hydraulic system, it is recommended that the entire hydraulic system be thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid.
It may sometime become necessary to flush out the system due to the presence of mineral oil, kerosene, gasoline, etc., which will cause swelling of rubber piston cups and valves and render them inoperative.
Flushing is performed at ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1986-06 Taurus, Sable & 1988-02 Continental
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
- Turn air suspension system switch OFF.
- Remove hub retainer nut and washer.
- Discard nut after removal.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Remove attaching nut from ball joint to steering knuckle attaching bolt.
- Using a punch and a hammer, drive bolt out of steering knuckle.
- Discard bolt and nut.
- Remove anti-lock brake sensor from steering knuckle.
- Remove height sensor link at lower arm ball stud attachment.
- Remove stabilizer bar link at stabilizer bar.
- Separate ball joint from steering knuckle using a pry bar. Position end of pry bar outside of bushing pocke...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter cable and push-on connector at starter solenoid. When disconnecting hardshell connector at S-terminal, pull plastic shell straight out, do not ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1995-97 Continental
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. Under severe operating conditions replace the cabin air filter every 12,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the righthand cowl vent screen retaining screws, Fig. .
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand cowl v...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain engine coolant, then disconnect overfill hose and both radiator hoses.
- Disconnect automatic transmission fluid inlet and outlet lines. Note, when removing transmission cooler lines, use a back-up wrench to hold fitting.
- On models equipped with fan shroud, remove upper shroud mounting bolts at radiator support.
- On a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner away from belt using a breaker bar installed in 1/2 inch square hole in tensioner arm.
- Lift old belt over alternator p...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Diagram for 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH & RH Cowl Panels Diagram for 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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