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:
How Does Automatic High Beam Control Work
Automatic high beam control turns the
high beams on if it is dark enough and no
other traffic is present. If it detects an
approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail
lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system
turns the high beams off.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to turn
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Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Di..