Ford Escape Manuals
Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine / General Procedures - Valve Clearance Adjustment

Ford Escape: Engine / General Procedures - Valve Clearance Adjustment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Feeler Gauge

Check

  1. Refer to: Valve Cover (303-01C Engine, Removal and Installation).
  1. NOTE: Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft bolt.

    NOTE: Before removing the camshafts, measure the clearance of each valve at base circle, with the lobe pointed away from the tappet. Failure to measure all clearances prior to removing the camshafts will necessitate repeated removal and installation and wasted labor time.

    Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance of each valve and record its location.
    Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge
  1. NOTE: The number on the valve tappet only reflects the digits that follow the decimal. For example, a tappet with the number 0.650 has the thickness of 3.650 mm.

    NOTE: The nominal clearance is:

    • intake: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
    • exhaust: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)

    NOTE: The acceptable clearances after being fully installed are:

    • intake: 0.23-0.28 mm (0.009-0.011 in)
    • exhaust: 0.27-0.33 mm (0.010-0.013 in)
    Select the closest tappet size to the ideal tappet thickness available and mark the installation location.
  1. NOTE: Select tappets using this formula: tappet thickness = measured clearance + the existing tappet thickness - nominal clearance.

    If any tappets do not measure within specifications, install new tappets in these locations.

    General Procedures - Balance Shaft Backlash

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) Holding Fixture with Dial Indicator Gauge 303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW Check Install Special Service Tool: 303-507  Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC...

    General Procedures - Engine Oil Draining and Filling

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Oil Drain Equipment Draining With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...

    Other information:

    Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Door


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Door Lift Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar. Open the door. Remove the check arm bolt...

    Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Fuel Lines


    Removal   WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury...

    Categories

    Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Dipstick Overview

    Ford Escape. Engine Oil

    Minimum. Maximum.

    read more

    Copyright © 2025 www.fordescape4.com