Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
16. Loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley and allow to slide down to the bottom of its travel.
17. CAUTION: If the camshaft timing belt is to be reused, mark the direction of the camshaft timing belt to rotation of camshaft prior to removal or
premature wear or failure may occur.
Slide the timing belt off of the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
18. Inspect the timing belt for wear. Install a new belt if necessary.
Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure the correct (second) notch in the pulley is indexed to the lower cylinder block.
Slide the crankshaft pulley onto the crankshaft and confirm the crankshaft position is at TDC (No. 1 cylinder) by rotating it clockwise against the
alignment peg.
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Remove the crankshaft pulley.
2. Lower the vehicle.