How to Replace timing belt on Ford KA 1.2 2008-

Replacement Interval Guide

• Ford recommend:
• Check at the first 37,500 miles or 3 years.
• Replacement every 62,500 miles or 5 years under normal conditions.
• Replacement every 62,500 miles or 4 years under adverse conditions.
• Check at 37,500 miles or 3 years after belt replacement.
• The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account.

Check For Engine Damage

CAUTION: This engine has been identified as an INTERFERENCE engine in which the possibility of valve-to-piston damage in the event of a timing belt failure is MOST LIKELY to occur. A compression check of all cylinders should be performed before removing the cylinder head.

Repair Times – hrs

Remove & install

2,40

Special Tools

• Camshaft locking tool – No.2.000.004.400.
• Crankshaft timing tool – No.2.000.004.500.
• Tensioning tool – No.1.860.987.000.

Special Precautions

• Disconnect battery earth lead.
• DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
• DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Removal

WARNING: Engines with variable valve timing: Mark camshaft sprockets and camshaft adjusters with chalk or paint prior to timing belt removal to assist alignment on installation.

1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove:
   • Camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
   • Timing belt upper cover [1] .
   • RH front wheel.
   • RH front splash guard.
   • RH tie-rod securing subframe to body.
   • Auxiliary drive belt.
   • Crankshaft pulley bolts [2] .
   • Crankshaft pulley [3] .
   • Timing belt lower cover [4] .
   • Air filter assembly and intake pipe.
   • Battery and battery tray.
   • Engine control module (ECM) and bracket.
   • Ignition coils.
   • Cylinder head cover.
3. Support engine.
4. Remove RH engine mounting and bracket.
5. Turn crankshaft clockwise to setting position.
6. Ensure notch in rear of camshaft at 12 o’clock position.
7. Fit camshaft locking tool [5] . Tool No.2.000.004.400.
8. Fit crankshaft timing tool [6] . Lock with bolt [7] . Tool No.2.000.004.500.
9. Slacken tensioner pulley nut [8] .
10. Move tensioner pulley away from belt. Lightly tighten nut [8] .
11. Remove timing belt.

Installation

1. Ensure camshaft locking tool fitted correctly [5] .
2. Ensure crankshaft timing tool fitted correctly [6] .
3. Fit timing belt. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets on non-tensioned side.
4. Turn tensioner pulley until pointer [9] at maximum setting [10] . Use tool No.1.860.987.000 [11] .
5. Tighten tensioner pulley nut [8] . Tightening torque: 23-33 Nm.
6. Remove:
   • Tensioning tool [11] .
   • Camshaft locking tool [5] .
   • Crankshaft timing tool [6] .
7. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to setting position.
8. Fit camshaft locking tool [5] .
9. Fit crankshaft timing tool [6] . Lock with bolt [7] .
10. Remove:
    • Camshaft locking tool [5] .
    • Crankshaft timing tool [6] .
11. Fit tensioning tool to tensioner pulley [11] .
12. Slacken tensioner pulley nut [8] .
13. Turn tensioner pulley until pointers aligned [9] & [12] .
14. Tighten tensioner pulley nut [8] . Tightening torque: 23-33 Nm.
15. Remove tensioning tool [11] .
16. Install components in reverse order of removal.
17. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolts [2] . Tightening torque: 23-33 Nm.