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1997 Lincoln Mark Viii CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lincoln REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> CCRM/IRCM -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Cooling Fan Relay -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 4.6 V8 GAS
CCRM/IRCM
Continental
Refer to "Cooling Fan Motor."
Sable & Taurus
- Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from module connector
- Release clips and module from battery tray.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque engine control sensor connector to 12-18 inch lbs.
Cougar & Thunderbird
- Remove radiator sight shield.
- Disconnect electrical connector, then remove integrated relay control assembly from radiator support.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Mustang
- Disconnect IRCM electrica...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii LSC 4.6 V8 GAS
Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, calipers and linings. Inspect and repack wheel bearings if necessary.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
If caliper was removed when installing new parts, clean all parts in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, install new boots during assembly.
Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scratches or...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 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 Mark Viii 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 Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 4.6 V8 GAS
To maintain proper drive line balance, mark driveshaft, universal joints, slip yoke and companion flange before removing shaft assembly so it can be reinstalled in its original position.
- Remove companion flange to ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly.
- Remove alternator mounting bracket from top of altern...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 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 Mark Viii LSC 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 Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 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 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 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 Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Package Tray Diagram for 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Diagram for 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii LSC 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Lincoln Mark Viii LSC 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 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 Mark Viii 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii 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 Mark Viii 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 Mark Viii 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 Mark Viii 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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