Technical requirements of a 4-cylinder engine Cylinder head Maximum gasket warpage 0.10 mm valve guide hole 6.060...6.091 mm Valve seat angle 90° Valve seat width 1.4...1.7 mm Valves - general information inlet...
Technical requirements of a 6-cylinder engine Cylinder head Hydraulic compensator hole diameter 16.018...16.057 mm Working clearance of hydraulic compensator 0.018...0.069 mm Hydraulic compensator diameter...
Using the information in this chapter This chapter provides information on the removal and installation of the engine/transmission, as well as repair operations that require the removal of the power unit...
General information about engine repair Many factors need to be taken into account when deciding whether to undertake a major overhaul. A high mileage is not a necessary condition for a repair, and a low...
Power block removal methods and precautions If you decide that the engine needs an overhaul, follow the preparatory procedures. The convenience of the place of work is very important. This requires sufficient...
Removal and installation of the power block (4-cylinder) Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable. Use extreme caution when working on the fuel system. Work in a well ventilated area - open all windows and doors to create an...
Removal and installation of the power block (6-cylinder) See Warnings and Notes for paragraph 4 . Duratec engines Withdrawal Note: Ford dealers use a special tool to align the power unit with the subframe. Before removing the...
Engine disassembly sequence 1. Work on disassembling and repairing the engine will be much easier if you install the engine on a special mobile stand. Before installing the engine on such a stand,...
Dismantling of a head of the block of cylinders Note: A new or remanufactured cylinder head can be purchased from manufacturers or remanufacturers. Please note that special tools will be required for disassembly and...
Cylinder head control and valve train 1. A thorough cleaning of the block head and valve parts followed by a detailed inspection is the basis for determining the work required to repair the valves. Note: If...
Cylinder head assembly 1. Regardless of whether the head of the block was repaired or not, before starting the assembly, you need to check it and make sure that it is clean. It should not...
Removal of connecting rod and piston groups Note: Before repairing, you need to make sure that you can purchase spare parts ( see par. 1 of this chapter ). If you don't have any of the spare parts, contact your...
Removing the crankshaft Warning: Pay attention to the warning and note. regarding the V-engine in paragraphs 1 and 3 . Note: The crankshaft can only be removed after the power unit has been...
Cleaning and Inspection of the Cylinder Block/Crankcase Cleaning 1. For a complete cleaning, remove the coolant pump, all external components, and all electrical switches and sensors. Turn out the nozzles for spraying oil on...
Inspection of connecting rod and piston groups Note: Before repairing, you need to make sure that you can purchase spare parts ( see paragraph 1 of this chapter ). If you don't have any of the spare parts, contact...
Crankshaft Inspection 1. Wash the crankshaft and dry it with compressed air. Warning: Protect your eyes when working with compressed air. Clean the shaft oil passages with a pipe cleaner or...
Inspection of main and connecting rod bearings 1. Even if the main and connecting rod bearing shells are replaced during the engine repair, the used bearing shells must be stored for a thorough analysis, which will...
Engine Assembly Sequence 1. Before starting assembly, make sure that all necessary parts, assemblies and tools are available. Read the full description of the entire workflow in order to...
Installation of piston rings 1. Before installing the piston rings, check the gap in the lock as follows. Lay out the connecting rod groups and the new piston rings so that, from the clearance...
First run after repair 1. After installing the engine on the vehicle, recheck the oil and coolant levels. Once again, check whether all the necessary parts and assemblies are installed and...