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2008 Ford Focus L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Piston, Engine
Piston
Diameter
(1) 87.5-87.51 mm (3.444-3.445 in)
(2) 87.51-87.52 mm (3.4452-3.4456 in)
(3) 87.52-87.53 mm (3.444-3.446 in)
Clearance-to-bore 0.025-0.045 mm (0.0009-0.0017 in)
Ring groove width
Top 1.203-1.205 mm (0.0473-0.0474 in)
2nd 1.17-1.19 mm (0.0.460-0.0468 in)
Oil 2.501-2.503 mm (0.0984-0.0985 in)
Skirt coating thickness 0.008-0.020 mm (0.0003-0.0007 in)
Piston Pin
Diameter 20.995-21.0 mm (0.8266-0.8268 in)
Length 59.6-60.4 mm (2.346-2.377 in)
Clearance to piston 0.008-0.016 mm (0.0003-0.0006 in)
Clearance to rod Press fit
Rings
Width
Top 1.17-1.185 mm (0.0460-0.0466 in)
2nd 1.197-1.199 mm (0.0471-0.0472 in)
Oil 2.38-2.45 mm (0.093-0.096 in)
Ring gap (in bore)
Top 0.16-0.31 mm (0.006-0.012 in)
2nd 0.33-0.48 mm (0.012-0.018 in)
Oil 0.2-0.7 mm (0.007-0.027 in)
Diameter
(1) 87.5-87.51 mm (3.444-3.445 in)
(2) 87.51-87.52 mm (3.4452-3.4456 in)
(3) 87.52-87.53 mm (3.444-3.446 in)
Clearance-to-bore 0.025-0.045 mm (0.0009-0.0017 in)
Ring groove width
Top 1.203-1.205 mm (0.0473-0.0474 in)
2nd 1.17-1.19 mm (0.0.460-0.0468 in)
Oil 2.501-2.503 mm (0.0984-0.0985 in)
Skirt coating thickness 0.008-0.020 mm (0.0003-0.0007 in)
Piston Pin
Diameter 20.995-21.0 mm (0.8266-0.8268 in)
Length 59.6-60.4 mm (2.346-2.377 in)
Clearance to piston 0.008-0.016 mm (0.0003-0.0006 in)
Clearance to rod Press fit
Rings
Width
Top 1.17-1.185 mm (0.0460-0.0466 in)
2nd 1.197-1.199 mm (0.0471-0.0472 in)
Oil 2.38-2.45 mm (0.093-0.096 in)
Ring gap (in bore)
Top 0.16-0.31 mm (0.006-0.012 in)
2nd 0.33-0.48 mm (0.012-0.018 in)
Oil 0.2-0.7 mm (0.007-0.027 in)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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