Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter

Ford Escape: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter

Check

NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.

NOTE: Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern. The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the valve guide, if necessary.
- Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the valve guide.
- Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
- If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.

General Procedures - Spark Plug Inspection

Inspection NOTE: Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded. Unfired An unfired spark plug should appear very clean with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap...

General Procedures - Valve Stem Diameter

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve stem at the points shown...

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Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - B-Pillar Outer Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spherical Cutter Hot Air Gun Air Body Saw 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055 - Flexible Foam Repair3M�..

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Piston Protrusion Check

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Dial Indicator Check Verify that the cylinder block deck surface and the pistons are clean. The piston protrusion is measured in-line front and rear avoiding raised or etched marking. NOTE: Use a commercially available deck bridge such as the Proform® 66797 Magnetic Deck Bridge or equivalent. ..

Sitting in the Correct Position

Ford Escape. Sitting in the Correct Position

When you use them properly, the seat, head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of a crash.