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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH isolator is shown, RH isolator is similar.
Release the clips, the trim anchors and remove the center upper liftgate interior trim panel...
DISASSEMBLY
Disconnect the high voltage inductor.
Remove the bolts and the high voltage inductor.
Remove the high voltage bolts.
Remove the bolts and the high voltage terminals...