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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Fusion, Milan & MKZ -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 2009 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color

Hydraulic brake fluid must conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Under this standard, brake fluids are visually different from other automotive fluids such as transmission, power steering and engine.

Fluid color in a normal brake system may vary from its original color for many reasons. A brake master cylinder may show significantly different shades fluid color between the two brake master cylinder reservoirs. Color may also appear to vary between cast steel and die cast aluminum reservoirs. Some reasons for discolorati...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 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 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Sensor -> TPMS Sensor Strap & Cradle
Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS

TPMS Sensor

Removal

Tire pressure sensors are manufactured in multiple colors based on their application. When installing a new sensor, make sure the color of the sensor being installed matches the color of the sensor that was removed. The different colored sensors are not interchangeable, Fig. .

  • Loosen the wheel and tire assembly lug nuts.
  • Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
  • Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Position the wheel and tire assembly on a suitable tire changing machine as follows:
    • On a paddle type tire machine, position the valve step at 12 o'clock or 6 ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks from 1990+.

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 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Compass -> 2007-09 MKZ -> Calibration Adjustment -> Zone Adjustment
Vehicle: 2009 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS

Zone Adjustment

  • Start the engine.
  • Press the INFO button repeatedly until the compass and odometer are displayed. Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message center must be blank.
  • If the compass displays CAL 000000.0 mi instead of heading information, the compass will need to be calibrated.
  • Determine compass magnetic zone, Fig. .
  • Press and hold the RESET until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting.
  • Release the RESET control, then slowly press RESET down again.
  • Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic loca...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks from 1990+

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 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lincoln MKZ cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

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 Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Lincoln MKZ  3.5 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Horn
  • Generator Connector
  • Battery Junction Box
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor Connector
  • Rear Body Harness Diagram for 2007 Lincoln MKZ  3.5 V6 GASRear Body Harness Diagram for 2007 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Antenna Connector
  • Connector C405
  • Splice S430
  • Splice S431
  • Ground G402
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

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

    2007 Lincoln MKZ  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Accessory Delay Relay
  • Master Window Adjust Switch
  • LH Front Power Window Motor
  • 2007 Lincoln MKZ  3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Resistor
  • Airbag Sliding Contact
  • LH Steering Wheel Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: RATTLE NOISE UNDER VEHICLE - HEAT SHIELD CONTACT TO FLOOR PAN - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2007 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Exhaust System
  • Document: POWER WINDOW GLOBAL OPEN FEATURE - TURNING FEATURE OFF - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lincoln MKZ AUTOMOBILES

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