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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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Cooling Fans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> Aspire -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
Consult the latest edition of MOTOR's "Auto Engine Performance & Driveability Manual" for additional EEC-IV and EEC-V diagnostic procedures and testing.
Perform visual inspection before performing diagnosis and testing procedures.
- Check coolant level and condition.
- Check condition of radiator, thermostat and hoses.
- Check for fan blade interference.
- Check for proper mounting of fan motor.
- Check for proper fan blade attachment to motor.
- Check for blown fuses.
- Check wiring harnesses for damaged wires and poor or corr...
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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 -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aspire, Festiva, Focus, Fusion, Milan, 2003-06 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car, 1991-96 Escort, 1988-96 Tracer, 1991-94 Capri, 1989-91 Probe & 2005-06 Mustang
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 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 proper direction...
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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 -> Check Engine Lamp/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1995-97 Models -> EEC-IV -> EEC-V -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool -> PCM Reset Using Star Tester
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 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-IV system. 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.
EEC-IV
PCM Reset Using Star Tester
- Turn ignition Off.
- Perform required vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
- Connect Star teste...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump connection.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump connection.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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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+.
Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Diagram for 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS Components 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 Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components 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+.
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: |
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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