Ford Ecosport: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Bearing Inspection
Inspection
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Cratering - fatigue failure
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Spot glazing - incorrect seating
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Scratching - dirty engine oil
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Base exposed - poor lubrication
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Both edges worn - journal damaged
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One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated
Symptom Charts
Symptom Chart - Gasoline Engine Performance
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Make sure the oil in the crankcase is of the correct
viscosity and at the correct level and that the battery is correctly
charged. Operate the vehicle until the engine is at normal operating
temperature...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-072Universal Flange Holding Wrench
308-877Installer, Pinion Output SealTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
Puller
Wooden Block
Removal
Remove the transfer case...
Sound Deadeners and Insulators
NOTICE:
Mastic is made of a combustible material and should be
removed prior to carrying out welding procedures to the area. Heat zones
from welding near mastic may cause the mastic material to burn.
NOTICE:
Corrosion protection must be restored to the area after the
mastic material is applied...