Ford Ecosport: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Ring End Gap

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Ring End Gap

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Feeler Gauge

Check

NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.

NOTE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore.

NOTE: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.

NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and out-of-round.
Use a piston without rings to push a piston ring in a cylinder to the bottom of ring travel.

Using the Feeler Gauge Set measure the top piston ring end gap and the second piston ring end gap
Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge

General Procedures - Piston Inspection

Inspection NOTE: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses, (3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons...

General Procedures - Piston Selection

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications. NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Quarter Panel LH

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spherical Cutter Grinder Air Body Saw 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055 - ..

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Hood Latch

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. If equipped. Disconnect the hood ajar switch electrical connector. Remove the hood latch assembly. Remove the bolts from the hood latch. Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm) Release the retaining clips on the secondary hood ..

Removal and Installation - Brake Disc Shield

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the brake disc.
Refer to: Brake Disc (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and brake disc.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)