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FE290 ENGINE
Piston and Connecting Rod
2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement Page 13-25
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CAMSHAFT AND TAPPETS
Camshaft Removal
1. Turn the engine upside down to keep tappets (1) from catching the cam lobes (Figure 13-45, Page 13-23).
2. Take the camshaft out of the engine block. Pull both tappets out.
Camshaft Inspection
1. Inspect the camshaft for wear or broken gear teeth.
2. Inspect the camshaft gear to ensure it is securely fastened to the shaft. If the cam gear is loose,
replace the camshaft.
3. Measure camshaft journals and cam lobes with a micrometer at the points shown (Figures 13-49 and 13-50).
4. If camshaft journal diameter is less than 0.9026 inch (22.927 mm) at either end of the shaft, replace
camshaft.
5. If the lobe height is less than 1.287 inches (32.690 mm) for either lobe, replace the camshaft.
Camshaft Installation
See Page 13-46.
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 13-1.
Piston and Connecting Rod Removal
1. Turn crankshaft to expose the two connecting rod cap bolts (1) (Figure 13-51, Page 13-27).
2. Loosen the cap bolts and take them out together with the connecting rod cap (2).
3. With cylinder head removed, push the piston/connecting rod assembly out of the cylinder.
Figure 13-49 Measure Camshaft Journals
Figure 13-50 Measure Camshaft Lobes
• DUE TO INDIVIDUALIZED WEAR PATTERNS, EACH TAPPET SHOULD BE REINSTALLED IN
THE SAME POSITION FROM WHICH IT WAS REMOVED.
• THE CONNECTING ROD AND CAP MUST STAY TOGETHER AS A SET. DO NOT MIX WITH
PARTS FROM ANY OTHER ENGINE.
Measure in 2 places
90
°
apart.
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NOTE
NOTE