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Engine - 1.4L Zetec-SE (Sigma)/1.6L - Camshafts Puma 1998 (06/1997-12/2001)
In-vehicle Repair

Special Tool(s)

Universal Flange Holding Wrench

205-072 (15030A)

Pliers, Valve Shim

303-196 (21107)

Installer, Crankshaft Seal

303-395 (21171)

Materials
Name
Specification
Sealer, camshaft bearing cap to cylinder head
WSK-M2G348-A2 
Engine oil
WSS-M2C912-A1 

Removal

All vehicles
  1. Remove the timing belt.
    For additional information, refer to: Zahnriemen (303-01B Motor - 1.25L/1.4L Zetec-SE (Sigma)/1.6L, In-vehicle Repair).

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Counterhold using the special tool.
    Remove the camshaft timing pulleys.
    • Discard the timing pulley bolts.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Loosening sequence.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Keep the bearing caps in order for reassembly. Identification numbers are on the outer face of the camshaft bearing caps.
    Remove the camshafts.
    • Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time until the camshaft is released.
    • Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Remove the camshaft oil seal.
Vehicles built up to 01/2001

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Keep the valve tappets and adjusting shims in order for reassembly.
    Remove the valve tappets and adjusting shims using the special tool.
Vehicles built from 01/2001

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Keep the valve tappets in order for reassembly.
    Remove the valve tappets using the special tool.

Installation

Vehicles built from 01/2001

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install each valve tappet in the location from which it came.
    Install the valve tappets using the special tool.
    • If necessary, change the tappet to adjust the valve clearance.
      For additional information, refer to: Valve Clearance (303-01B Engine - 1.4L Zetec-SE (Sigma)/1.6L, General Procedures).
Vehicles built up to 01/2001

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install the valve tappets and adjustment shims in the places from which they came.
    Install the valve tappets and adjusting shims.
    • If necessary, change the adjusting shim to adjust the valve clearance.
      For additional information, refer to: Valve Clearance (303-01B Engine - 1.4L Zetec-SE (Sigma)/1.6L, General Procedures).
All vehicles

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The identification numbers are located on the outside of the camshaft bearing caps.
    Apply sealer to the areas shown on camshaft bearing cap no. 1 and the opposite surface on the cylinder head.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Install the camshaft with none of the cams at full lift.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The camshaft bearing cap numbering starts at the timing belt end with E1 on the exhaust side and with I1 on the intake side.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The exhaust camshaft is fitted with an additional cam for the CMP sensor.
    Install the camshafts and camshaft bearing caps.
    • Before installation, lubricate the camshafts and camshaft bearings with engine oil.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Tightening sequence.
    Fit the camshaft bearing caps and tighten the bolts in three stages.
    • 1st stage: Tighten the bolts evenly half a turn at a time until the camshaft bearing caps contact the cylinder head.
    • 2nd stage: 7 Nm
    • 3rd stage: 16 Nm
  1. Check the valve clearances.
    For additional information, refer to: Valve Clearance (303-01B Engine - 1.4L Zetec-SE (Sigma)/1.6L, General Procedures).

  1. Press in a new camshaft oil seal using the special tool.
    • Coat the camshaft and the sealing lip of the camshaft oil seal with engine oil.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Use new camshaft pulley bolts.
    Install the camshaft timing pulleys so that it is still just possible to turn them.
  1. Install the timing belt.
    For additional information, refer to: Zahnriemen (303-01B Motor - 1.25L/1.4L Zetec-SE (Sigma)/1.6L, In-vehicle Repair).

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