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Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Engine - 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel - Valve Clearance Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
General Procedures

Special Tool(s)

Compressor, Valve Spring

303-195

Pliers, Valve Shim

303-196
General Equipment
Feeler gauge
  1. Remove the valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to: Valve Cover (303-01F Engine - 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel, In-vehicle Repair).

  1. Remove the oil baffle.

  1. Install the camshaft bearing cap retaining nuts.

  1. Using a suitable feeler gauge, measure the valve clearance.
    • Rotate the crankshaft until the cam pair of the cylinder to be adjusted are pointing upwards.
    • Check the valve clearance and note the values.
    • If the values of one or more adjustment shims are outside the tolerance range, renew the adjustment shim as described in the following step.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Rotate the crankshaft by a further 90 degrees.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The piston of the cylinder to be adjusted must not be at TDC.
    Install the adjustment shim.
    1. Using the special tool, push down the two valve tappets at the same time.
    1. Using the special tool, remove the adjustment shim.
    • Note the thickness of the adjustment shim, marked on the underside of the shim.
    • Install the new adjustment shim to obtain the correct valve clearance.

  1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap retaining nuts.

  1. Install the oil baffle.
  1. Install the valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to: Valve Cover (303-01F Engine - 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel, In-vehicle Repair).

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