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In-vehicle Repair > < 303-01C Engine - 1.8L Diesel|Engine

Mondeo 1997 (08.1996-09.2000)

Engine - 1.8L Diesel - Valve Clearance Mondeo 1997 (08/1996-09/2000)
General Procedures

Special Tool(s)

Compressor, valve adjustment

303-195 (21-106)

Pliers, valve adjustment shims

303-196 (21-107)
General Equipment
Feeler gauges
Materials
Name
Specification
Shims
 
  1. Detach the cylinder head cover.
    • Disconnect the PCV hoses.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Afterwards re-tighten the pedestal nuts to 20 Nm.
    Detach the oil baffle.

  1. Check the valve clearances.
    • Turn the crankshaft until the two cams belonging to the cylinder being adjusted point upwards by the same amount.
    • Check the valve clearances with a feeler gauge and correct, if necessary, by changing the shims .

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Turn the crankshaft further through approx. 90 degrees. The piston of the cylinder being adjusted must not be at TDC.
    Change the shims.
    1. Press down the two valve tappets simultaneously with the compressor.
    1. Change the shim using the pliers.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:First remove the pedestal nuts.
    Fit the oil baffle.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Clean and inspect the gasket and renew it if necessary (it can be reused several times). Coat the gasket with engine oil prior to installation.
    Attach the cylinder head cover.
    • Connect the PCV hoses.

In-vehicle Repair > < 303-01C Engine - 1.8L Diesel|Engine