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:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Dual Clutch Transmission FluidXT-11-QDC
WSS-M2C200-D2
Check
With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Overview
The manual transmission external controls consists of the following:
Gearshift Cables
shift cable
selector cable
Gearshift lever
Gearshift lever knob and boot
Transmission shift lever
Transmission selector lever
System Operation
The
manual transmission is controlled by a floor-mounted gearshift lever..
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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