Focus ZTS L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2001)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
Special Tools
Adjust
CAUTION:
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Exchange the tappets to correct the valve clearance.
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Disconnect the battery ground cable.
1. NOTE: Do not remove the upper timing belt cover
Undo the bolts in the upper timing belt cover
2. CAUTION:
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Do not pull the spark plug connectors by the ignition wires when removing them. If necessary pull off the ignition wires from the ignition coils
to prevent kinking the ignition wires. Slightly twist the spark plug connectors before removing them in order to loosen the seals.
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Pull off the spark plug connectors in line with the spark plugs.
NOTE: Loosening sequence: from the outside to the inside, working diagonally
Remove the cylinder head cover
1. Pull off the spark plug connectors
2. Detach the crankcase ventilation hose
3. Unscrew the 10 bolts
