Ford Fiesta: Engine System - General Information / Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance. General Procedures

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Engine / Engine System - General Information / Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance. General Procedures

Check

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

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.

Position a piece of Plastigage across the bearing surface.

NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft during this step.
Install and tighten to specifications, then remove the connecting rod bearing cap.

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.

Bearing Inspection. General Procedures

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Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Clearance. General Procedures

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...

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Grinder Hot Air Gun Knife MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Materials Name Specification Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055 - Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM - Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fuso..

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Removal Negative battery cable If equipped, remove the battery monitoring sensor. Refer to: Battery Monitoring Sensor (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). Remove the nut. Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Remove the bolt and the battery negative cable. Torque: 115 lb.in (13 Nm) ..

Brake Master Cylinder. Removal and Installation

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.

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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.