Ford Escape: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be
within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal
clearance.
Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and connecting rod bearing.
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Position a piece of Plastigage across the bearing surface.
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NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft during this step.
Install and tighten to specifications, then remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
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Measure the Plastigage to get the connecting rod bearing
journal clearance. The Plastigage should be smooth and flat. A changing
width indicates a tapered or damaged connecting rod or connecting rod
bearing.
NOTE:
The compression test requires cranking the engine a minimum of 5
compression strokes with the throttle plate in the wide-open position
for each cylinder...
General Equipment
Dial indicator
Dial indicator fixture
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block...
Other information:
System Operation
BCM
The BCM
controls various systems by monitoring inputs from switches, sensors
and network messages from other modules and components on the HS-CAN1 ,
LIN and the GWM . Based on the inputs, the BCM activates outputs. For
example, the BCM monitors the HCM inputs and provides voltage to the
exterior lamps...
Overview
The 2.5L (153 CID) 4-cylinder engine has the following features:
Dual overhead camshafts
Four valves per cylinder
SFI
Composite intake manifold
Aluminum cylinder head
Aluminum cylinder block
Electronic ignition system with coil-on-plug 4 ignition coils
Engine Identification
Always
refer to these labels when installation of new parts is ne..