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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Thermostat, Replace -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 3.9L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> DOHC Engine -> SOHC Engine
Vehicle: 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

2.0L Engine
  • Remove engine air intake resonators from air cleaner assembly.
  • Drain engine cooling system so engine coolant level is below thermostat, then disconnect upper radiator hose and overflow hose from water hose connection.
  • Remove water outlet connection bolts, then the connection from thermostat housing, Fig. .
  • Remove thermostat and seal from housing.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
2.5L Engine
  • Drain engine cooling system so engine coolant level is below water thermostat.
  • Disconnect radiator hoses from thermostat h...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2
Vehicle: 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models, Fig. . The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper. However, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.

The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly against t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1998-00 Continental
Vehicle: 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

The inertia switch is l...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1998-2002 Continental
Vehicle: 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Pull the hood pad away from the righthand cowl vent screen.
  • Remove the righthand cowl vent screen.
  • R...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Diagram for 1998 Lincoln Continental  4.6 V8 GASBody Diagram for 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit Module
  • Trunk Lid Ajar Switch
  • Trunk Lid Anti-Theft Switch
  • Vehicle Dynamic Module
  • Moonroof Switch
  • Behind I/P Diagram for 1998 Lincoln Continental  4.6 V8 GASBehind I/P Diagram for 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Control Module
  • Data Link Connector
  • Sunload Sensor
  • Digital Clock
  • Glove Box Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Lincoln Continental  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Alternator
  • Regulator
  • Charge System Indicator
  • 1998 Lincoln Continental  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay
  • High Speed Cooling Fan Relay
  • Engine Cooling Fan
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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