Replace starter on 1997 ford escort

Marvin

• 85242 Answers
• Posted on Nov 05, 2008

SOURCE: Brake Rotor Replacement Ford Escort 1997

The rotor is not held on by the big nut, it slides on and off, only the wheel holds it on, the clearance between the rotor and the front hub which the large nut holds on is very small, rust forms and the rotor gets stuck, use a hammer or a large piece of wood if you plan to reuse the rotor and hit it from side to side, spray penetrating oil to loosen the rust, it is a bugger but it will come loose, then make sure to wire brush all the rust off or wheel retention may be compromised.

SOURCE: replaced alternator on 1997 ford escort and battery indicator lig

Battery light is on and battery is not holding the charge because you have at lest one cell damaged
because of accidental short-circuits between the battery terminal. So most probably you need to get new one (in Sears starts from $49,99) For fuses location follow this link please
Good Luck
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/15/66/b3/0900823d801566b3/repairInfoPages.htm

SOURCE: where is the starter located on a 1997 ford escort

Your starter is located on the top of the transmissions bell housing on the firewall side. It is easily accessed under the vehicle, or by removing the battery and battery tray.

SOURCE: location of starter motor on ford escort 1997

have a look behind the engine near the gear box, between the bulk head and the engine exhaust pipe,,,,you need to get it up on ramps to get at it,,,do you have the radio coad???? as its wise to take off the battery leads however if you do this you will loos the radio coad the starter can be got off without taking off the battery but take grate cear you dont short out the starter power leads,, its the thick whire that bolts to the starter,,

ZJ Limited

• 17989 Answers
• Posted on Jul 20, 2010

SOURCE: changing the water pump on a ford escort 1997

2.0L Engine
SOHC ENGINE
See Figure 8

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the car and support it with safety stands.

1. Drain and recycle the engine coolant.
2. Remove the timing belt.
3. Unfasten the timing belt tensioner bolt and remove the tensioner.
4. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the water pump.
5. Lower the car and disconnect the heater hose from the water pump.
6. Unfasten the three bolts and one stud from the water pump.
7. Remove the water pump.

1. Clean the gasket surfaces thoroughly until all traces of the old gasket residue are removed. Inspect the gasket mating surfaces, both must be clean and flat.
2. Install a new gasket and the water pump.
3. Install the water pump bolts and stud to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
4. Connect the heater hose to the pump.
5. Raise the car and support it with safety stands.
6. Connect the lower radiator hose to the pump.
7. Install the timing belt tensioner and tighten the bolt to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
8. Install the timing belt and lower the car.
9. Fill the cooling system with the proper amount and mixture of coolant.
10. Start the engine and check for leaks.
    

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   

1. Drain and recycle the engine coolant.
2. Raise the car and support it with safety stands.
3. Unfasten the splash shield bolts and remove the shield.
4. Loosen the water pump pulley retaining bolts, then remove the drive belt.
5. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and move the compressor aside.
6. Unfasten the water pump retainers and remove the pump from the middle timing belt cover.

1. Install the water pump and tighten the retainers to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
2. Place the A/C compressor in position and tighten the mounting bolts.
3. Install the drive belt and tighten the water pump pulley bolts.
4. Install the splash shield and tighten the bolts.
5. Fill the cooling system with the proper amount and mixture of coolant.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Start the engine and check for leaks.