Ford Escape: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern.
The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the
valve guide, if necessary.
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Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of
the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the
valve guide.
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Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
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If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown...
Other information:
Inspection
If airbags deploy.
Refer to: Inspection and Repair after a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deployment (501-20B)
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NOTE:
Deployable devices such as airbags, pretensioners and
inflatable belt inflators, may deploy alone or in various combinations
depending on the impact event...
Panoramic Roof Opening Panel
The roof opening panel consists of the following:
Air deflector
Front sliding glass panel (sunroof)
Front sliding glass panel motor (sunroof motor)
Shield (sunshade) assembly
Shield (sunshade) motor
Blinds (concertina blinds)
Roof panel fixed glass (panoramic)
Roof opening panel frame assembly
Roof opening panel control ..