How to Replace timing belt on Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT 2011

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Special tools

• Camshaft sprockets locking tool – Ford No.303-1097.
• Crankshaft timing pin – Ford No.303-748.
• Flywheel locking tools – Ford No.303-393A/02.
• Tensioner pulley locking pin – Ford No.303-1054.

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.

Repair times – hrs

Camshaft drive belt/chain – R & I

2,60

Valve timing procedures

Removal

WARNING: Crankshaft sprocket NOT keyed to crankshaft.

1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove:
   • RH front wheel.
   • Auxiliary drive belt cover.
   • Auxiliary drive belt(s).
   • NOTE: Auxiliary drive belt(s) require cutting and cannot be reused.
3. Remove:
   • Alternator.
   • Starter motor.
   • Coolant expansion tank. DO NOT disconnect hoses.
   • Water pump pulley [1].
4. Support engine.
5. Remove:
   • RH engine mounting and bracket.
   • NOTE: Mark position of engine mounting before removal.
   • Timing belt upper cover [2].
   • Blanking plug from cylinder block [3].
6. Turn crankshaft clockwise until just before TDC on No.1 cylinder.
7. Ensure timing marks on camshaft sprockets at 11 o’clock position.
8. Insert crankshaft timing pin [4]. Tool No.303-748.
9. Turn crankshaft slowly clockwise until it stops against timing pin.
10. Ensure timing marks on camshaft sprockets at 12 o’clock position [5].
11. Install flywheel locking tools in starter motor aperture [6]. Tool No.303-393A/02.
12. Remove:
    • Crankshaft pulley bolt [7].
    • Crankshaft pulley [8].
    • Timing belt lower cover [9].
13. Fit camshaft sprockets locking tool [10]. Tool No.303-1097.
14. Ensure timing marks on camshaft sprockets aligned with outer edges of locking tool [11] & [12].
    NOTE: Exhaust camshaft sprocket has a scribed timing mark and inlet camshaft sprocket has a dot timing mark.
15. Push on belt to depress tensioner pulley and insert locking pin [13]. Tool No.303-1054.
16. Remove timing belt.

Installation

WARNING: Crankshaft sprocket NOT keyed to crankshaft.

1. Ensure camshaft sprockets locking tool fitted correctly [10].
2. Ensure timing marks on camshaft sprockets aligned with outer edges of locking tool [11] & [12].
   NOTE: Exhaust camshaft sprocket has a scribed timing mark and inlet camshaft sprocket has a dot timing mark.
3. Ensure crankshaft at TDC on No.1 cylinder.
4. Ensure crankshaft timing pin located correctly [4].
5. Ensure flywheel locked with tools [6].
6. Fit timing belt in anti-clockwise direction, starting at crankshaft sprocket. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets.
7. Remove tensioner pulley locking pin [13].
8. Install:
   • Timing belt lower cover [9].
   • Crankshaft pulley [8].
   • New crankshaft pulley bolt [7].
9. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [7]. Tightening torque: 100 Nm + 90°. Wait 20 seconds. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt a further 15°.
10. Remove:
    • Camshaft sprockets locking tool [10].
    • Crankshaft timing pin [4].
    • Flywheel locking tools [6].
11. Turn crankshaft slowly 1 3/4 turns clockwise until just before TDC on No.1 cylinder.
12. Ensure timing marks on camshaft sprockets at 11 o’clock position.
13. Fit crankshaft timing pin [4].
14. Turn crankshaft slowly clockwise until it stops against timing pin.
15. Ensure timing marks on camshaft sprockets at 12 o’clock position [5].
16. Fit camshaft sprockets locking tool [10].
17. Ensure timing marks on camshaft sprockets aligned with outer edges of locking tool [11] & [12].
    NOTE: Exhaust camshaft sprocket has a scribed timing mark and inlet camshaft sprocket has a dot timing mark.
18. If not: Repeat installation and tensioning procedures.
19. Remove:
    • Crankshaft timing pin [4].
    • Camshaft sprockets locking tool [10].
20. Fit blanking plug [3]. Tightening torque: 20 Nm.
21. Install components in reverse order of removal.