Ford Fusion: Engine System - General Information / Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Clearance. General Procedures
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance.
Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap and crankshaft main bearing.
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Position a piece of Plastigage across the crankshaft main bearing surface.
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NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft while carrying out this procedure.
Install and tighten to specifications, then remove the crankshaft main bearing cap.
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Measure the Plastigage to get the crankshaft main
bearing clearance. The Plastigage should be smooth and flat. A changing
width indicates a tapered or damaged crankshaft or crankshaft bearing.
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock 262TA-26
WSK-M2G351-A6
Repair
All core plugs
NOTE:
Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...