Ford Fiesta: Engine System - General Information / Piston Inspection. General Procedures

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Engine / Engine System - General Information / Piston Inspection. General Procedures

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. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.

NOTE: Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Using a Piston Ring Groove Scraper, clean the piston ring grooves.

Piston Diameter. General Procedures

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. Measure the piston diameter (at the measuring window) 90 degrees from the piston pin and 10 mm (...

Piston Ring End Gap. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...

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Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

Overview Characteristics of rear axle: Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle) Single-pipe gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum handling Axle suspension uses large rubber bushes for optimum ride comfort Function If compression takes place on both wheels evenly (for example when a load is placed on the vehicle), the who..

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Transmission. Disassembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission Puller Punch WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. Remove the bolts and..

Parking Brake Control. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the driver seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
Remove the parking brake cable adjustment lock nut.

Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut.