Features of engine design Ford Fusion cars are equipped with transversely mounted four-cylinder 16-valve petrol engines (1.2, 1.4, 1.6 Duratec) and diesel engines (1.4, 1.6 Duratorq). This book...
Useful tips for engine repair With a certain amount of skill and attentiveness, many engine and system faults can be determined quite accurately by the color of the smoke coming out of the exhaust...
Checking the compression in the cylinders Compression (pressure at the end of the compression stroke) in the cylinders is the most important indicator for diagnosing the condition of the engine without...
Removal and installation the engine mudguard The engine splash guard, located in the engine compartment on the lower right, protects the underhood space from contamination and is not a power protection for the...
Replacing the right powertrain suspension support The power unit is mounted on two supports with rubber cushions on the right and left and one support (also with a rubber cushion) secured via a bracket on the gearbox...
Replacing the left support of the powertrain suspension You will need: 10 and 18 mm wrenches, a 15 mm socket head, and a flat-blade screwdriver. 1. Remove the battery tray mounting bracket (see " Removal and installation the...
Replacing the rear support of the powertrain suspension You will need: a wrench and a 15 mm socket head. 1. Place a reliable support under the gearbox housing or lift the power unit using a lifting mechanism. 2. Unscrew the...
Removal, installation and inspection of the flywheel The flywheel is removed to replace the rear crankshaft oil seal, to replace it if the toothed rim is damaged, and to grind the surface under the clutch driven disk. You...
Replacing the cylinder head cover gasket If the oil leak from under the cylinder head cover cannot be eliminated by tightening the cover mounting bolts, replace its gasket. You will need a 12 mm wrench. 1....
Replacing the cylinder head gasket If you detect a leak of engine oil or coolant at the junction of the cylinder head and the cylinder block, remove the head and replace its gasket. The leak may also...
Replacing valve stem seals An external sign of wear of the oil scraper caps is the short-term appearance of blue smoke from the exhaust pipe after starting the engine, as well as during engine...
Replacing camshaft seals If traces of oil leakage through the camshaft seals are detected, first check whether the crankcase ventilation system is clogged or whether the hoses of this system are...
Replacing crankshaft seals To replace the front oil seal crankshaft, perform the following operations. 1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. 2. Remove the timing belt...
Replacing the oil pan seal The engine oil pan flange is sealed with WSE-M4G323-A4 sealant gasket. If oil leakage occurs, the seal must be replaced. Perform work on an inspection pit, overpass or...
Replacing the intake manifold gasket There is a gasket installed between the cylinder head flanges and the intake manifold. If this gasket is not tight, the engine will run unevenly ("troit"). If the...
Replacing the catalytic converter gasket A sealing gasket made of a thin molded metal strip is installed between the flanges of the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold. If the seal of this gasket is broken,...
Adjusting valve clearances To compensate for thermal expansion of the valve, a gap is set between the end of the valve stem and the camshaft cam. With an increased gap, the valve will not open...
Cylinder head — general information This subsection describes only the removal and installation of camshafts, which is necessary for their replacement and adjustment of clearances in the valve drive...
Replacing camshafts Camshafts are replaced in the following cases: the pressure in the engine lubrication system has dropped. The cause of this malfunction is often increased wear of the...
Lapping valves The valve grinding is performed on the removed cylinder head. To remove the valves from the cylinder head guide bushings, it is necessary to remove the valve springs by...
Removal and installation the engine Remove the engine assembly with the gearbox, lowering it down from the engine compartment. To do this, you will need a lift to raise the front of the car higher. In a...