Ford Ecosport: Driveline / Driveshaft

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Driveline / Driveshaft

Specifications

General Specifications Item Specification Driveshaft runout 0.6 mm (0...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Wheel to Hub Runout Minimization

Check NOTE: Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3 pounds depending on the tire stiffness...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Surface Gauge Check Ride Height Measurement - Front NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel...

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.

Remove the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and VCT units.
Discard the bolts.