Ford Ecosport: Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit
Removal
NOTICE:
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.
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Remove the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolts and VCT units.
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.
Install the VCT units and the new bolts finger tight.
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Install the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
307-566Retainer, Torque ConverterTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Magnetic Socket
Floor Crane
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Cable Ties
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block
All vehicles
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, ..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-F072Support Bar, Engine
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock and SealerTA-25-B
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Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESA-M1C200-AESE-M1C171-A
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer ..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Pull the release handle.
Slide the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster down..