Ford Escape: Engine / Removal and Installation - Flywheel

Removal

1. Remove the transmission.
   Refer to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the bolts and the damper. Discard the bolts.
   

1. • Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
     
   • Discard the bolts.
     

Installation

1. NOTE: Use a universal pulley holder (such as an OTC 4754, or equivalent).

   • Install the flywheel and the new bolts. Using a universal pulley holder, tighten the new crankshaft pulley bolts in sequence shown.
     Torque:
       Stage 1:  37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
       Stage 2:  59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
       Stage 3:  83 lb.ft (112 Nm)
   • Remove the universal pulley holder.
     

1. Using a universal pulley holder, tighten 2 turns at a time in sequence shown.
   Torque: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

1. Install the engine.
   Refer to: Engine (303-01C Engine, Removal).