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Ford Fusion: Engine System - General Information / Piston Ring End Gap. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Feeler Gauge

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

  1. NOTE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore.

    NOTE: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.

    NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and out-of-round.

    Use a piston without rings to push a piston ring in a cylinder to the bottom of ring travel.
Ford Fusion. Piston Ring End Gap. General Procedures
  1. Using the Feeler Gauge Set measure the top piston ring end gap and the second piston ring end gap
    Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge
Ford Fusion. Piston Ring End Gap. General Procedures

    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...

    Piston Selection. General Procedures

    Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications. NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston...

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    Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection. General Procedures


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Cleaning Clean the exhaust manifold using a suitable solvent. Use a plastic scraping tool to clean the gasket sealing surfaces. Inspection NOTE: New exhaust manifold gaskets, studs, nuts and/or bolts must be installed when an exhaust manifold is serviced...

    Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Specifications


      Torque Specifications Item Nm lb-ft lb-in Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) bolts 48 35 - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) nut 48 35 - ..

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    Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy

    WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant women must follow this practice. See the following figure.

    Ford Fusion. Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy

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