To change the timing chain on a 1998 Lincoln Continental, first disconnect the battery and remove the engine cover. Next, drain the engine coolant and oil, then remove the front engine accessories, including the harmonic balancer. After that, take off the timing chain cover to access the timing chain and sprockets; align the timing marks, remove the old chain, and replace it with the new one. Finally, reassemble the timing cover, accessories, and refill the fluids before reconnecting the battery.
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You don't. The 2001 Lincoln Continental does not have a timing belt it has a chain. The cam is driven by a chain that requires no maintenance.
The 4.6 litre V8 engine in a 1996 Lincoln Continental has ( 2 ) timing CHAINS * 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head
I'm not a mechanic / technician but as far as I can tell the 4.6 L Dual Over Head Cam V8 engine in a 1996 Lincoln Continental has ( 1 primary chain and 1 short chain inside each engine cylinder head which is called the secondary chain , so there are a total of 3 timing CHAINS )
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Lower Timing Chain cover, there is a retainer and one bolt that holds it in, follow the wires up the block, should lead to somewhere on the intake manifold.
If the timing chain on your Lincoln LS is worn out then it should be replaced. A worn out timing chain can jump a link, or more, and the engine will ultimately not be able to run. Normally the timing chain will last the life of the engine.
Timing chains are designed to last the life of the engine and are replaced when the engine is rebuilt.
The timing chain cover on a 4.6L is the whole front of the engine. drl
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chain ============================================================================= A 1995 Lincoln Town Car , 4.6L V8 engine has ( 1 timing chain to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing chains )
On a 2001 Lincoln Town Car : The 4.6 liter V8 engine has ( 2 ) timing CHAINS ( one timing CHAIN to each cylinder head )