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.
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Remove the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine, Removal and Installation).
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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
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Road test the vehicle.
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-476
(T94P-9472-A)
Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen SensorTKIT-1994-LM/MTKIT-1994-FTKIT-1994-FLM/FM
Strap Wrench
Floor Crane
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Fluid Container
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Disconnect battery terminals.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
Remove the retainers and position aside the cool..
Overview
Dimmable Illumination
Dimmable
illumination provides backlighting to switches and control components
when the parking lamps are on. The instrument panel dimmer switch is
used to increase or decrease the level of intensity for the dimmable
backlit components. The BCM is the master module that controls the dimmable illumination.
Dimmable backlit switches and components are:
He..