Ford Fiesta Quiz
Engine

Timing Belt. Removal and Installation

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Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
65steps
~415min
5/5difficulty
5special tools
030609012015010074N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

303-1097
Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve
TKIT-2010B-FLM
TKIT-2010B-RYAD
303-1550
Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Damper
TKIT-2012A-FL
TKIT-2012A-RYAD
303-393-02
Adapter, 303-393
TKIT-2012A-FL
TKIT-2012A-RHD
303-393A
Flywheel Locking Tool
TKIT-2012A-FL
TKIT-2012A-RHD
303-748
Crankshaft Locking Tool
TKIT-2010B-FLM
TKIT-2010B-RHD
Floor Jack
Wood block

Removal

NOTICE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools. The crankshaft pulley and crankshaft sprocket are not engaged with the crankshaft. Before any repair that requires loosening or removing the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked with the special service tools, otherwise serious engine damage may occur.

  1. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
    Refer to: Coolant Recovery Reservoir (303-03B Engine Cooling - 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) - Sigma, Removal and Installation).
  3. Remove the engine appearance cover.
    • Disconnect the EVAP tube from the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    • Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.

  5. NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover the open ports to protect against debris. This is important to prevent foreign material from entering the system. Turbocharger compressor blades can be damaged by even small particles. All components must be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, before installation or reassembly.

    1. Remove the brackets.
    1. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the turbocharger inlet pipe, loosen the clamp and remove the turbocharger inlet pipe.
  6. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
  7. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  8. Remove the clips and the shield.
  9. Remove the nuts and discard the axle shaft bracket.
  10. Remove the bolts and set the bracket aside.
  11. Remove the engine plug bolt.
  12. Remove the following components:
    1. Remove the starter.
      Refer to: Starter (303-06B — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
    2. Remove the generator.
      Refer to: Generator - 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) - Sigma (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation).
  13. Using a jack and a wood block, support the engine.
    Use general equipment: jack stand
    Use general equipment: wood block
    1. Remove the nuts.
    1. Remove the bolts and the engine mount.
  15. Remove the bolts and remove the tensioner and accessory drive belt.
    1. Remove the front engine cover stud.
    1. Disengage the cover from the retainer and open it.
    1. Remove the coolant pump bolts and pulley.
    1. Remove the engine mount stud.
    1. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.
    1. Remove the wiring harness mounting clip retainer.
    1. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.
    1. Remove the bolts and the front engine cover.
  18. Disconnect the wiring harness clips.
  19. Remove the bolts and the engine mount bracket.
  20. Rotate the VCT units until the timing marks are aligned at the 11 o'clock position.
  21. Install the special service tool: 303-748 Crankshaft Locking Tool.
  22. Slowly rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft balance weight contacts the crankshaft locking pin. The engine is now at TDC.
  23. Install the special service tools: 303-393-02 Adapter for 303-393, and 303-393A Locking Tool, Flywheel.
    • Remove the crankshaft bolt and pulley.
    • Discard the bolt.
  25. Install the special service tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve.
  26. Rotate the timing belt tensioner and install the retaining pin. Remove the timing belt.
  27. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.

Installation

  1. Install the crankshaft sprocket.
  2. Install the timing belt.
  3. Remove the retaining pin.
  4. Install the crankshaft pulley.
    1. Install the special service tool: 303-1550 Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Damper.
    1. Rotate the crankshaft pulley to align the special tool:
      Use the special service tool: 303-1550 Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Damper.
    1. At this stage, hand-tighten the bolt.
    1. Using a new bolt, hand-tighten it at this stage.
  6. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: 74 lb-ft (100 N·m)
    Stage 2: 90°
    Stage 3: Wait 2 s
    Stage 4: 15°
  7. Remove the special service tool: 303-1550 Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Damper.
  8. Remove the special service tool: 303-748 Crankshaft Locking Tool.
  9. Remove the special service tools: 303-393-02 Adapter for 303-393, and 303-393A Locking Tool, Flywheel.
  10. Remove the special service tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve.
  11. Rotate the crankshaft pulley approximately 1 3/4 turns.
  12. Install the special service tool: 303-748 Crankshaft Locking Tool.
  13. Slowly rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft balance weight contacts the crankshaft locking pin. The engine is now at TDC.
  14. If the special tool cannot be installed, repeat the adjustment according to the previous steps.
    Install the special service tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve.
  15. Remove the special service tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve.
  16. Install the engine mount bracket and bolts.
    Torque: 41 lb-ft (55 N·m)
  17. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    1. Install the front engine cover and bolts.
      Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
    1. Install the engine mount stud, hand-tightening it.
    1. Install the coolant pulley and hand-tighten the bolts.
    1. Install the wiring harness mounting clip and retainer.
      Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)
    1. Secure the wiring harness retainer.
    1. Secure the wiring harness retainer.
    1. Close the cover and attach the retainer.
    1. Install the front engine cover stud.
      Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
  20. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner, belt and bolts.
    Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)
  21. Tighten the engine mount studs.
    Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
    1. Install the engine mount and nuts.
      Torque: 59 lb-ft (80 N·m)
    1. Install the bolts.
      Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)
  23. Remove the jack and wood block.
    Use general equipment: jack stand
    Use general equipment: wood block
  24. Remove the special service tool: 303-748 Crankshaft Locking Tool.
  25. Install the engine plug bolt.
    Torque: 177 lb-in (20 N·m)
  26. Install the CKP sensor and bolt, connect the electrical connector.
    Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
  27. Position the bracket and install the bolts.
    Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)
  28. Install the axle shaft bearing retainer and nuts.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
    Stage 2: 18 lb-ft (24 N·m)
  29. Install the following components:
    1. Install the generator.
      Refer to: Generator — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation).
    2. Install the starter motor.
      Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06B Starting System — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
  30. Install the shield and clips.
  31. Install the right front wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  32. Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts.
    Torque: 18 lb-ft (24 N·m)
    1. Install the TC inlet pipe and brackets. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube.
      Torque: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
    1. Tighten the clamp.
      Torque: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
  34. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and tighten the clamps. Connect the EVAP tube to the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    Torque: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
  35. Install the engine outer cover.
  36. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
    Refer to: Coolant Recovery Reservoir (303-03B Engine Cooling - 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) - Sigma, Removal and Installation).
  37. After completing the repair, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Relearn procedure.

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