Ford Explorer: Engine - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / 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 (303-01A Engine - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
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Using a wrench on the flats of the exhaust camshaft
to prevent cam rotation, remove the bolt and the exhaust VCT unit.
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Using a wrench on the flats of the intake camshaft to prevent cam rotation, remove the bolt and the intake VCT unit.
Installation
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NOTE:
Install new VCT unit bolts.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the bolts at this time. The bolts
will be tightened during the timing chain installation procedure.
Install the exhaust and intake VCT units and the new bolts finger tight.
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Install the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01A Engine - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
Removal
Remove the camshafts.
Refer to: Camshafts (303-01A Engine - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reu..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-050
(T70P-6000)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Side Cutter Pliers
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Cab..
Other information:
WARNING: Hill descent control cannot control descent in all surface conditions
and circumstances, such as ice or extremely steep grades. Hill descent control is
a driver assist system and cannot substitute for good judgment by the driver. Failure
to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, crash or serious injury...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESE-M1C171-A
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or
sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of
the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or
engine components...
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.

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