Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remove the engine cover.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s).

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal Details

Item 2 : Tensioner

Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks as shown.

Turn the auto tensioner counterclockwise using an Allen wrench. (Rotate the auto tensioner with a force of 39 Nm {4.0 kgf·m, 28.8 ft·lbf} or less.)

Insert a fixing pin of approx. 6mm {0.24 in} diameter into hole A to secure the auto tensioner.

Remove the bolts in the order of B and C, then remove the auto tensioner.

NOTE:If the rod projects suddenly while removing the auto tensioner, the air flows into the pressure chamber and the rod could move slightly. If this occurs, bleed the air from the pressure chamber using the following procedure. Assemble the auto tensioner to the engine.

Turn the auto tensioner with a force of 39 Nm {4.0 kgf·m, 28.8 ft·lbf} or less using an Allen wrench, then turn it back slowly. Repeat this procedure several times.

Verify that the rod has resistance when it is in the most projected position. If there is no resistance, repeat the above procedure.

Item 4 : Timing belt

CAUTION:The following will damage the timing belt and shorten its life; forcefully twisting it, turning it inside out, or getting oil or grease on it. CAUTION:After removing the timing belt, do not move the crankshaft and/or camshaft pulley from this position because it can cause the valve and piston to contact and damage them. Mark the timing belt rotation on the belt for proper reinstallation.

Installation Details

Item 4 : Timing belt

Align the timing marks as shown.

Verify that the supply pump attaching bolts and nuts are tightened to the specified torque. This must be done to prevent over-tensioning of the timing belt after it has been installed.

Install the tensioner and hand-tighten the lock bolt A and B.

Install the timing belt.

Install the idler.

Tighten the lock bolt A.

Tighten the lock bolt B.

Remove the set pin from the tensioner.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise twice, and align the camshaft pulley timing marks. If they are not aligned, remove the timing belt and repeat from Step 1.

Item 1 : Timing belt cover

Tighten the timing belt cover bolts in the order shown.