Ford Escape 2020-2024 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Ring End Gap

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

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.

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.

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

General Procedures - Piston Protrusion Check

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Dial Indicator Check Verify that the cylinder block deck surface and the pistons are clean. The piston protrusion is measured in-line front and rear avoiding raised or etched marking...

General Procedures - Piston Selection

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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Vehicle Identification

Locating the Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

Ford Escape. Vehicle Identification