Ford Escape: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Stem Diameter
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown. Verify the diameter is within specification.
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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...
Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valve Cover Removed
NOTE:
The following component inspections are used to diagnose valve train concerns.
Check for damaged or severely worn parts and correct assembly...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
NOTE:
Typical interior rear door handle latch release cable clip shown, others similar.
Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation)
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WARNING: Do not adjust the spring
bars so that your vehicle's rear bumper
is higher than before attaching the trailer.
Doing so will defeat the function of the
weight-distributing hitch, which may
cause unpredictable handling, and could
result in serious personal injury...