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
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock hazard. Exercise caution and wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) safety gear, including high ..
Connecting the Charger
To charge the high-voltage
battery:
Put the vehicle in park (P).
Press the center right edge of the
charge port door and then release to
open the door.
Plug the charging coupler into the
charge port receptacle on your vehicle.
Make sure the button clicks confirming
that you have completely engaged the
coupler.
Verify that the cord acknowledgment
feature ac..