Escape 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Timing Chain: Diagrams
NOTICE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The
crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley
are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also
unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and
camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage may occur.
NOTICE: Failure to position the No. 1 piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) can result in damage to the engine. Turn the engine in the normal
direction of rotation only.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the No. 1 piston at Top Dead Center (TDC).
Remove the engine plug bolt.
NOTE: The Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated
in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position until the timing drive components and crankshaft pulley are installed.
Install the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.
NOTICE: Install the camshafts with the alignment slots in the camshafts lined up so the Camshaft Alignment Plate can be installed without
rotating the camshafts. Make sure the lobes on the No. 1 cylinder are in the same position as noted in the disassembly procedure. Rotating the
camshafts when the timing chain is removed, or installing the camshafts 180 degrees out of position, can cause severe damage to the valves and
pistons.
NOTE: Install a new crankshaft sprocket diamond washer on both sides of the crankshaft sprocket.
Install the crankshaft sprocket, new crankshaft sprocket diamond washers, oil pump chain and oil pump sprocket.
- The crankshaft sprocket flange must be facing away from the engine block.
