Ford Fusion: Engine System - General Information / Valve Guide Inner Diameter. General Procedures
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern.
The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the
valve guide, if necessary.
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Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of
the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the
valve guide.
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Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
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If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown...
Other information:
You can use the remote control to operate
the windows with the ignition off.
Note: You can enable or disable this feature
in the information display or see an
authorized dealer.
Note: To operate this feature, accessory
delay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a short
time after you unlock your vehicle with the
remote control...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the engine appearance cover.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1...