Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine / Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit

Ford Escape: Engine / Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit

Removal

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine, Removal and Installation).

NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts at this time. The bolts will be tightened during the timing chain installation procedure.
Remove the bolts and the VCT units.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Road test the vehicle.

Removal and Installation - Valve Tappets

Removal Remove the camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts (303-01B Engine - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation). If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused, make sure they are assembled in their original positions...

Removal - Engine

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Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Diagnostic Methods

This document provides critical diagnostic knowledge required for successful repair outcomes. It identifies technical competencies expected by users of this manual. Ford Diagnostic Assumptions Ford diagnostics assume the vehicle concern described by the test title is currently present. Exceptions to this rule are noted in each test. Do not replace modules or other components as directed ..

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Parking Aid Camera

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Fastening the Seatbelts

Ford Escape. Fastening the Seatbelts

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle, the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from, until it engages.