Ford Escape 2020-2026 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.

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Removal - Engine

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Fastening the Seatbelts

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