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2008 Lincoln MKZ CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lincoln REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS
Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove brake rotor.
- Remove spring and brake shoe adjusting screw.
- Remove brake shoe hold down springs.
- Remove parking bake shoe and linings.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Lubricate bra...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS
- Remove front tire and wheel.
- Apply brake to keep halfshaft from rotating.
- Remove and discard front wheel hub nut.
- Remove front and rear lower control arm nuts.
- Using a suitable tool, disconnect 2 ball joints. Once pressure is applied to ball joint with a suitable tool, it may be necessary to tap wheel knuckle at ball joint area to separate ball joint from wheel knuckle.
- Using a suitable tool, separate halfshaft from wheel hub. When lower ball joint is separated from wheel knuckle, lower arm may strike outer constant velocity (CV) joint boot with enough force to damage boot cla...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. , for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Symptom Test
Refer to Fig. , for symptom test chart.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove air conditioning compressor mounting bolts, then position compressor with lines attached aside.
- Position alternator protective cover aside. Remove B+ termi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Engine Lamp/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 2007-09 Models -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-V system. If the lamp remains On or starts to blink, a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.
The lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS
- Release pressure in cooling system by slowly turning pressure relief cap 1/2 turn counterclockwise. When pressure is released, remove cap.
- Open radiator draincock and drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect MAF sensor, then remove air filter outlet tube.
- Remove air cleaner housing assembly, then the air filter housing bracket.
- On models equipped with engine block heater,disconnect three wiring harness retainers from cooling fan motor and shroud and position aside.
- On all models, raise and support vehicle, then remove under vehicle splash shield.
- Disconnect lower radiator...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS
- Rotate belt tensioner clockwise using a suitable belt tension release tool.
- Remove belt from alternator pulley.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove four screws and 6 pin-type retainers, then the righthand fender splash shield.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Install a suitable power steering belt removal tool, between power steering pump bel...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: VIBRATION WHILE DRIVINGaˆ”1800-2200 RPM Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Lincoln MKZ 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 2008 Lincoln MKZ 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 2008 Lincoln MKZ 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 2008 Lincoln MKZ 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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