Ford Focus 1.8L HE Duratec Timing Chain Removal And Installation

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Ford Focus 1.8L HE Duratec Timing Chain Removal And Installation

Ford Focus 1.8L HE Duratec Timing Chain Removal And Installation

The Ford Focus is notorious for timing chain problems, this step by step guide will help you removal and replace a new timing chain.

Removal

  1. Remove the engine front cover.
  2. Detension the timing chain.
  3. Unlock the timing chain tensioner ratchet.
  4. Apply pressure to the timing chain guide.
  5. Fix the timing
  6. Hold the camshafts by the hexagon with an open-ended wrench to stop them from rotating.
  7. Loosen the camshaft sprocket retaining bolts.
  8. Remove the timing chain guides.
  9. Remove the timing chain tensioner

 

 

Installation

  1. Install the timing chain tensioner.
  2. Install the timing chain guides.
  3. Do not tighten the camshaft sprocket retaining bolts at this stage. Make sure the camshaft sprockets rotate on the camshafts.
  4. Install the camshaft sprockets.
  5. Install the timing chain.
  6. Tension the timing chain.
  7. Apply pressure to the timing chain and remove the securing pin.
  8. Hold the camshafts by the hexagon with an open ended wrench to stop them from rotating.
  9. Tighten the camshaft sprocket retaining bolts.
  10. Install the engine front cover.

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LINK : Ford Focus Repair Manual

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