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Mondeo 1997 (08.1996-09.2000)
Mechanical Repairs
3 Powertrain / 303 Engine
303-01C Engine - 1.8L Diesel
Description and Operation
General Procedures
Valve Clearance
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
Detach the cylinder head cover.
Disconnect the PCV hoses.
NOTE:
Afterwards re-tighten the pedestal nuts to 20 Nm.
Detach the oil baffle.
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
.
NOTE:
Turn the crankshaft further through approx. 90 degrees. The piston of the cylinder being adjusted must not be at TDC.
Change the shims.
Press down the two valve tappets simultaneously with the compressor.
Change the shim using the pliers.
NOTE:
First remove the pedestal nuts.
Fit the oil baffle.
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.
Mechanical Repairs
3 Powertrain / 303 Engine
303-01C Engine - 1.8L Diesel
Description and Operation
General Procedures
Valve Clearance
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