Ford Ecosport: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter

Check

NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.

NOTE: Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern. The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the valve guide, if necessary.
- Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the valve guide.
- Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
- If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.

General Procedures - Spark Plug Inspection

Inspection NOTE: Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded. Unfired An unfired spark plug should appear very clean with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap...

General Procedures - Valve Stem Diameter

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve stem at the points shown...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Leakage Inspection

Leak Check Test With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). Inspect the gasket and sealing areas for evidence of leakage...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Valve Cover

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle 303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and InstallerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW Plastic Scraper Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and SealantTA-30 WSE-M4G323-A4 Removal NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanli..

Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (204-02B Rear Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear toe adjustment retainers and remove the wheel knuckle mounting bracket.
Torque:
Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Stage 2: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)