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Cylinder Head > < Camshafts
Engine - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) - Timing Chain Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
In-vehicle Repair

Removal

  1. Remove the engine front cover.
    For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover - in this section.

  1. Detension the timing chain.
    1. Unlock the timing chain tensioner ratchet.
    1. Apply pressure to the timing chain guide.
    1. Fix the timing chain tensioner with a suitable pin punch.

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

  1. Remove the timing chain guides.

  1. Remove the timing chain tensioner.

Installation

  1. Install the timing chain tensioner.

  1. Install the timing chain guides.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not tighten the camshaft sprocket retaining bolts at this stage. Make sure the camshaft sprockets rotate on the camshafts.
    Install the camshaft sprockets.
    • Install the timing chain.

  1. Tension the timing chain.
    • Apply pressure to the timing chain and remove the securing pin.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Hold the camshafts by the hexagon with an open ended wrench to stop them from rotating.
    Tighten the camshaft sprocket retaining bolts.
  1. Install the engine front cover.
    For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover - in this section.

Cylinder Head > < Camshafts