Fiesta 14 16v Fxja Engine Timing Belt Guide

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Timing Belt Guide
Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. To ensure that the belt change
operation goes smoothly, the ContiTech Power Transmission Group provides a detailed installation guide. With
a step-by-step explanation of the correct change procedure.
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D isconnect the vehicle battery. Do not turn
the crankshaft and camshaft once the
timing belt has been removed. Turn the engine
camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket for
damage.
2. Remove locking and alignment tools and
8. Tighten camshaft sprockets to 60 Nm
using counterhold OE (205-072), Uni Tool
Box/3 (Fig. 4).
in the normal direction of rotation (clockwise) loosen camshaft sprockets using counterhold
unless otherwise specified. OE (205-072), Uni Tool Box/3 (Fig. 3). Change
Turn the engine only at the crankshaft both bolts (new bolts are contained in kit).
sprocket and not at other sprockets. Only carry
out checks and adjustments when the engine
is cold. Avoid contact between the belt and
harmful substances, such as engine oil or
coolant.
Follow all the tightening torques specified
by the vehicle manufacturer.
Removal: front right wheel, ancillary unit
belt, spark plugs, cylinder head cover, 4
crankshaft belt pulley, drive pulley for coolant 2
pump, power steering fluid reservoir and 9. Turn engine through 2 revolutions in
coolant expansion reservoir, alternator, front direction of engine rotation.
engine mounts with bracket (support engine 3. Insert locking and alignment tools again. 10. Set valve timings to TDC mark of
using vehicle jack),upper and lower timing belt cylinder 1 and check. Setting as for items 1
guards. and 4 of removal above. If locking and
adjustment tools cannot be inserted into
Removal of Camshaft Belt crankshaft and camshaft, the timing must be
1. Set valve timings to just before TDC mark reset. The Engine can be damaged if the
of cylinder 1. timing is not set correctly!
2. Unscrew screw plug at left above oil pan 11. Remove locking and adjustment tools
and insert locking tool for crankshaft OE (303- from crankshaft and camshaft.
748), Tool Box V04/16 (Fig. 1). Keep turning 12. Assembly in reverse order to removal.
crankshaft slowly against locking tool stop. 13. Carry out a test drive.

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3. Insert alignment tool for camshaft OE
(303-376B), Tool Box V04/21, into camshaft Tightening torques
grooves at rear (Fig. 2). • Belt pulley bolts for coolant pump 24 Nm
4. Unscrew tensioning pulley bolts and 4. Hand-tighten camshaft sprocket bolts so • M12 crankshaftcentre bolt, 40 Nm + 90°
remove timing belt. that camshaft sprockets can just be turned. • Timing belt guard 9 Nm
5. Fit timing belt counterclockwise, starting • Engine block screw plug 20 Nm
Installation of Camshaft Belt at crankshaft sprocket. Take care to ensure that • Engine mount to body 48 Nm
1. Fit new components from timing belt kit. timing belt is not kinked during fitting! The (use new nuts)
Check remaining components such as timing belt must be tight between sprockets • Engine mount to engine support 48 Nm
on tight side. (use new nuts)
6. Fit crankshaft belt pulley and lower guard • Engine mount locking bolts 55 Nm
using supplied new bolt and remove • Spark plugs 15 Nm
tensioning pulley locking pin. Tension is
automatically set by tensioning pulley. No
further settings at the tensioning pulley is
necessary. Tighten the tensioning pulley
bracket plate to 20 Nm.
7. Remove locking and adjustment tools

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from crankshaft and camshaft.

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