Ford Ecosport: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Ring End Gap
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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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.
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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
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...
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...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
303-103
(T74P-6375-A)
Holding Tool, FlywheelT74P-77000-ATKIT-2009TC-F
303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and InstallerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1565Alignment Tool, CamshaftTKIT-2010C-FLM
303-409
(T92C-6700-CH)
Remover, Crankshaft SealTKIT-1992-FH/FMH/F..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand drive (LHD) shown, right hand drive (RHD) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Release the clips and the tabs and remove the armrest side trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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