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Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Engine - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) - Camshafts Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
In-vehicle Repair

Special Tool(s)

Alignment Plate, Camshaft

303-376

Socket, Spark Plug

303-499

Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC

303-507
General Equipment
M6 x 18 mm bolt
M6 x 25 mm bolt
Materials
Name
Specification
Hypoid Gear Oil
SQM-2C9002-AA
Adhesive - Loctite 243
WSK-M2G349-A7
Silicone Sealant
WSE-M4G323-A4

Removal
  1. Remove the engine cover.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

  1. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector (If equipped).

  1. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the valve cover.

  1. Remove the ignition coil-on-plug.

  1. Using the special tool, remove the spark plugs.

  1. Remove the engine cover retaining brackets.

  1. Remove the valve cover.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Only rotate the crankshaft in the normal direction of rotation.
    Rotate the crankshaft until piston No. 1 is approximately 45 degrees before top dead center (BTDC).

  1. Remove the engine front cover lower blanking plug.

  1. Remove the cylinder block lower blanking plug and install the special tool.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Remove the engine front cover upper blanking plug.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:To detension the timing chain, make sure the timing chain tensioner ratchet is in the released position.
    Detension the timing chain.
    1. Using a suitable screwdriver, unlock the timing chain tensioner ratchet.
    1. Carefully rotate the exhaust camshaft by the hexagon in the normal direction of rotation, to detension the timing chain tensioner.
    1. Install a suitable M6 x 25 mm bolt through the blanking plug to secure the timing chain guide in the detensioned position.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Hold the camshafts by the hexagon with an open-ended wrench to prevent them from rotating.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Using a suitable piece of wire, prevent the timing chain and the sprocket from dropping into the timing case.
    Loosen the camshaft sprockets retaining bolts.
    • Detach the exhaust camshaft sprocket together with the timing chain from the exhaust camshaft.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Keep the camshaft bearing caps, the camshafts and the camshaft sprockets in order for installation.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Working in several stages, release each camshaft bearing cap retaining bolt two turns at a time.
    Remove the camshaft bearing caps in the sequence shown.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Using a suitable piece of wire, prevent the timing chain and the sprocket from dropping into the cylinder block.
    Detach the intake camshaft sprocket from the intake camshaft.

Installation

All vehicles
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not tighten the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt at this stage.
    Attach the intake camshaft sprocket together with the timing chain to the intake camshaft and insert the intake camshaft.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Install the camshafts approximately at valve overlap position cylinder No. 4.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Install the camshafts and bearing caps in their original location.
    Install the camshafts.
    • Working in several stages, evenly tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown, one half turn at a time.
    • Coat the camshaft bearing caps with oil.
    • Tighten the bolts in two stages:
    • Stage 1: 7 Nm
    • Stage 2: 16 Nm
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Only carry out the following step when new camshafts are installed.
    Adjust the valve clearance.
    For additional information, refer to: Valve Clearance Adjustment (303-01C Engine - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), General Procedures).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not tighten the exhaust camshaft sprocket retaining bolt at this stage.
    Attach the exhaust camshaft sprocket together with the timing chain to the exhaust camshaft.

  1. Install the special tool.
  1. Coat the engine front cover upper blanking plug with adhesive.

  1. Remove the M6 x 25 mm bolt, tension the timing chain.
    • Install the engine front cover upper blanking plug.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Only rotate the crankshaft in the normal direction of rotation.
    Rotate the crankshaft until piston No. 1 is at TDC.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Hold the camshafts by the hexagon with an open-ended wrench to prevent them from rotating.
    Tighten the camshaft sprocket retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the special tool.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Remove the special tool.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Only rotate the crankshaft in the normal direction of rotation.
    Rotate the crankshaft approximately one and three quarter revolutions, until piston No. 1 is 45 degrees before TDC.

  1. Install the special tool.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Only rotate the crankshaft in the normal direction of rotation.
    Rotate the crankshaft until piston No. 1 is at TDC.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Only tighten the crankshaft pulley securing bolt finger tight.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:If it is not possible to install the crankshaft pulley securing bolt, correct the valve timing.
    Using a M6 x 18 mm bolt, check the position of the crankshaft pulley.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If it is not possible to install the special tool, correct the valve timing.
    Using the special tool, check the position of the camshafts.

  1. Remove the special tool.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Remove the crankshaft pulley securing bolt.

  1. Remove the special tool.

  1. Install the cylinder block lower blanking plug.
  1. Coat the engine front cover lower blanking plug with adhesive.

  1. Install the engine front cover lower blanking plug.

  1. Apply a small bead of sealant to the areas as shown.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new valve cover gasket if necessary.
    Install the valve cover.
    • Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

  1. Install the engine cover retaining brackets.

  1. Using the special tool, install the spark plugs.

  1. Install the ignition coil-on-plug.

  1. Connect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose to the valve cover.

  1. Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector (If equipped).
  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

  1. Install the engine cover.
Vehicles with global closing
  1. Initialize the door window motors.
    For additional information, refer to: Door Window Motor Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).

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