Ford Fiesta: Engine System - General Information / Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance. General Procedures
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be
within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal
clearance.
Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and connecting rod bearing.
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Position a piece of Plastigage across the bearing surface.
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NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft during this step.
Install and tighten to specifications, then remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
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Measure the Plastigage to get the connecting rod bearing
journal clearance. The Plastigage should be smooth and flat. A changing
width indicates a tapered or damaged connecting rod or connecting rod
bearing.
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-343
(T95P-3514-A)
Installer, Constant Velocity Joint Boot ClampTKIT-1995-FTKIT-1995-FM/FLMTKIT-1995-LM/M
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Puller
Bearing Separator
Vise
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Constant Velocity Joint GreaseXG-5
WSS-M1C258-A1
Removal
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Removal
With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the nuts and the bracket.
NOTE:
Note the different lengths of the bolts.
Remove the roll restrictor bolts and the roll restrictor.
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Categories
Removal
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the battery tray.
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) – Sigma
(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the vacuum tube from the brake booster and detach the routing clip.
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