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Cylinder Block Distortion

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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Feeler Gauge Set
303-D027 (D81L-4201-A) or equivalent
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Straight Edge
303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent
  1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder block for flatness. If the cylinder block is distorted, install a new short block assembly.
Fig 1: Checking Cylinder Block For Flatness Using Straight Edge & Feeler Gauge
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