8. CAUTION: The camshaft must be held stationary at the hexagons with locking pliers. Do not use the alignment tool to hold the camshaft in position or damage to
the camshaft may occur.
Tighten the bolt on the intake camshaft sprocket.
9. CAUTION: The camshaft must be held stationary at the hexagons with locking pliers. Do not use the alignment tool to hold the camshaft in position or damage to
the camshaft may occur.
Tighten the bolt on the exhaust camshaft sprocket in three stages.
Stage 1: Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (36 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Remove the TDC peg and the camshaft alignment timing tool.
Stage 3: Tighten the bolt to 115-125 Nm (85-92 lb-ft).
10. NOTE: Install a new oil plug seal.
Screw in the new oil plug on the variable camshaft timing assembly.
11. NOTE: Turn the engine two turns in the normal direction of rotation by the crankshaft.
Check the valve timing by inserting the special tools and correct the alignment as necessary.
Screw in special tool 303-574 and make sure that the crankshaft is resting against the special tool.
Insert special tool 303-465 into the camshafts. If necessary loosen the timing pulleys and correct the camshaft alignment.
Remove the special tools.
12. Install the front engine mount lower bracket.
2002 Escape Workshop Manual
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