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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Using a non-marring tool, release and position the headlamp switch out.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the headlamp switch.
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Starting System
The starting system controls the cranking of the engine. When the
PCM
receives inputs from the ignition switch, transmission (with automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal position switch (with manual
transmission), run/start relay and the BCM it then energizes the BJB
starter relay. When the starter relay is energized it applies power to
the starter motor which cranks the en..