Lincoln Corsair: Engine - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4 / 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 - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, 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 - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
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Road test the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the camshafts.
Refer to: Camshafts (303-01A Engine - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused,
make sure they are assembled in their original positions...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
307-566Retainer, Torque ConverterTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Magnetic Socket
Floor Crane
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Side Cutter Pliers
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest pa..
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESA-M1C200-AESE-M1C171-A
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
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 att..
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone SealantTA-29
WSS-M4G323-A8
Removal
Remove the transmission.
Refer to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Mark the location of the studbolts for assembly.
NOTE:
The transmission case cover bolts are low pro..