Engine System - General Information: Removal & Installation

Engine System - General Information: Removal & Installation Ford Escape III

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Core Plug Replacement

SPECIAL TOOLS Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)

Scheme 493: Core Plug Replacement

Item	Specification
Threadlock 262 TA-26	WSK-M2G351-A6

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

All core plugs

NOTE: Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar. Using the Slide Hammer and a commercially available body dent puller attachment or commercially available freeze plug puller remove the core plug.
NOTE: Oversize plugs are identified by the OS stamped in the flat located on the cup side of the plug. Inspect the core plug bore for any damage that would interfere with the correct sealing of the plug. If the core plug bore is damaged, bore for the next oversize plug. Cup-type
NOTE: Use care during this procedure so as not to disturb or distort the cup sealing surface. NOTE: When installed, the flanged edge must be below the chamfered edge of the bore to effectively seal the bore. Coat the cup-type core plug and bore lightly with sealant and install the core plug using a freeze plug installer. Remove the excess sealant after installation. Expansion-type
NOTE: Do not contact the crown when installing an expansion-type core plug. This could expand the plug before seating and result in leakage. Coat the expansion-type core plug and bore lightly with sealant and install the core plug using a freeze plug installer. Remove the excess sealant after installation.

Scheme 497: Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-569550) .
Remove the battery tray. Refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-569582) .
NOTE: 2.5L shown, other engines similar. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 engine mount bolts.
Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 roll restrictor bolts. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.
NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur. Center the engine and transmission mounts to the center of the slots in the mount brackets.
Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
NOTE: Rock the powertrain/drivetrain assembly forward and rearward to ensure the roll restrictor is not bound. Tighten to 125 Nm (92 lb-ft).
Install the battery tray. Refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-569582) .
Test the system for normal operation.