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Timing Belt: Installation

    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.
    NOTE: To loosen the camshaft pulleys, hold the camshafts by the hexagon.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Pulleys
    G02738736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Loosen the camshaft pulleys.
    1. Remove the blanking plug from the exhaust camshaft pulley.
    2. Loosen the exhaust camshaft pulley bolt.
    3. Loosen the intake camshaft pulley bolt.
    2. NOTE: Rotate the camshafts clockwise as necessary.
    Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool On Back Of Camshafts
    G02738737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the camshaft alignment timing tool on the back of the camshafts.
    3. NOTE: Cylinder No. 1 is at top dead center (TDC) when the keyway is in the 12 o'clock position.
  3. Confirm the crankshaft position is at TDC (No. 1 cylinder) by rotating it clockwise against the alignment peg.
    4. CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft; as necessary check that it is still resting against the timing pin.
    NOTE: The lug of the belt tensioner should not be hooked in the sheet metal cover during timing belt installation.
    Fig 3: Installing New Timing Belt
    G02738738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position a new timing belt in place.
    • Starting from the crankshaft timing belt pulley and working counterclockwise, position the timing belt in place while keeping it under tension.
    5. NOTE: Incorrect timing belt tension will cause incorrect valve timing.
    Fig 4: Pre-Tensioning Timing Belt
    G02738739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Pre-tension the timing belt.
    1. Rotate the tensioner locating tab counterclockwise and insert the locating tab into the slot in the rear timing cover.
    2. Position the hex key slot in the tensioner adjusting washer to the 4 o'clock position.
    3. Tighten the attaching bolt enough to seat the tensioner firmly against the rear timing cover, but still allow the tensioner adjusting washer to be rotated using a 6 mm hex key.
    6. CAUTION: Tension the timing belt, working counterclockwise.
    Fig 5: Rotating Adjusting Washer Counterclockwise
    G02738740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the hex key, rotate the adjusting washer counterclockwise until the notch in the pointer is centered over the index line on the locating tab (the pointer will move clockwise during adjustment).
  7. While holding the adjusting washer in position, tighten the bolt.
    Fig 6: Tightening Adjusting Washer Bolt
    G02738741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
    Fig 7: Tightening Intake Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G02738742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. 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.
    Fig 8: Tightening Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G02738743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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.
    Fig 9: Installing New Oil Plug On Variable Camshaft Timing Assembly
    G02738744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
    Fig 10: Installing Front Engine Mount Lower Bracket
    G02738745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
    Fig 11: Installing Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley
    G02738746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the coolant pump pulley.
    • Hand-tighten the bolts.
    Fig 12: Installing Coolant Pump Pulley
    G02738747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the upper timing belt cover and install the bolts.
    Fig 13: Installing Upper Timing Belt Cover Bolts
    G02738748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the studs.
    Fig 14: Installing Studs
    G02738749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the knock sensor electrical connector to the upper timing belt cover.
    Fig 15: Connecting Knock Sensor Electrical Connector To Upper Timing Belt Cover
    G02738750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the engine mount upper bracket, the nuts and the bolt.
    Fig 16: Engine Mount Upper Bracket Nuts & Bolt Torque Specifications
    G02738751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Attach the ground strap and install the nut.
    Fig 17: Ground Strap Nut Torque Specification
    G02738752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Position the lower timing belt cover and install the bolts.
    Fig 18: Lower Timing Belt Cover Bolt Torque Specification
    G02738753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Position the crankshaft pulley and install the bolt.
    • Hand-tighten the bolt.
    Fig 19: Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Torque Specification
    G02738754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Rotate the tensioner and install the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 20: Installing Accessory Drive Belt
    G02738755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    Fig 21: Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Torque Specification
    G02738756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts.
    Fig 22: Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts Torque Specification
    G02738757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the RH lower splash shield and install the bolts.
    Fig 23: RH Lower Splash Shield Bolts Torque Specification
    G02738758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to REAR in Suspension
  27. Install the stud.
    Fig 24: Stud Torque Specification
    G02738759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the coolant tube.
    Fig 25: Coolant Tube Bolts Torque Specification
    G02738760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  30. Inspect the valve cover gasket. Install a new gasket, if necessary.
  31. Position the valve cover.
    1. Install the studbolts.
    2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 26: Installing Valve Cover
    G02738761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Connect the wiring harness anchors to the valve cover studs.
    Fig 27: Connecting Wiring Harness Anchors To Valve Cover Studs
    G02738762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Attach the catalyst monitor and heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors to the bracket. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 28: Connecting Catalyst Monitor And Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors To Bracket
    G02738763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the throttle cables.
    • Connect the accelerator cable.
    • If equipped, connect the speed control actuator cable.
    Fig 29: Connecting Throttle Cables
    G02738764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Install the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION-2.0L ZETEC .
  36. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  37. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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