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:
Activation
NOTE:
The procedure used to download the audio files varies, depending on the web browser used.
Using a suitable web browser, download all of the diagnostic sound tracks to a suitable USB drive.
125Hz Sample
100Hz Sample
80Hz Sample
63Hz Sample
50Hz Sample
40Hz Sample
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Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02)
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Drill the rivets, release the tabs and remove the lower rear bumper cover valence
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor electrical connector.
Remove the upper hands-free liftgate sensor..