Ford Escape: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Crankshaft End Play
			
			
 General Equipment
 
 | Dial indicator | 
 
 | Dial indicator fixture | 
 
 
 
 
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 NOTE: 
 Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. 
  
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 Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block. 
 
 
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 Zero the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture.Dial Indicator
 
 
 
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 Move the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the crankshaft end play. 
 
 
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 If the crankshaft end play exceeds the specified range, install new parts as necessary. 
 
 
   Check
 NOTE: 
 Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
 
 
 
 
 NOTE: 
 The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be 
within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal 
clearance...
   
 
   Check
 NOTE: 
 Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
 
 
 
 
 NOTE: 
 Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance...
   
 
   Other information:
   Use fluid that meets the defined 
specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use fluid that meets the 
defined specification and viscosity grade, 
it could result in:
	Component damage that your vehicle 
	warranty does not cover.
	Reduced brake performance...
   
   Removal
 NOTE: 
 Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remove the bolts and the display unit. 
 
 
 
 Disconnect the electrical connector...