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
308-046Installer, Transmission Extension Housing Bushing/Seal
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Boot Clamp Pliers
Puller
Wooden Block
Copper Hammer
Bearing Separator
Vise
Vise Jaw Protectors
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-F072Support Bar, Engine
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock and SealerTA-25-B
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Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESA-M1C200-AESE-M1C171-A
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...