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:
Removal
Remove the camshafts.
Refer to: Camshaft (303-01C Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be
reused, mark the location of the valve tappets to make sure they are
assembled in their original positions...
Principles of Operation
The AWD system may be referred to as a 4WD system in other service
information and owner literature or messages located on the message
center.
The transfer case or power transfer unit is a gearbox that is
attached to the transmission...