303-01A Engine - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) - Sigma 2014 Fiesta
Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 05/2/2013

Timing Belt

Removal

NOTICE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  1. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  1. Loosen bolts.
  1. Refer to: Generator - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) - Sigma (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation).
  1. Install the following items:
    General Equipment : Wooden Block
    General Equipment : Trolley Jack
  1. NOTICE: The engine mount studs must be held while removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the powertrain mount may occur.

  1. Install Special Service Tool : 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine
  1. Install Special Service Tool : 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine
  1. Remove the following items:
    General Equipment : Wooden Block
    General Equipment : Trolley Jack
  1. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

  1. NOTE: The Crankshaft TDC Timing Pin will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC . However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position during the crankshaft pulley removal and installation.

    Install Special Service Tool : 303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft
  1. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise direction.

    Rotate the crankshaft slowly clockwise until the crankshaft balance weight is up against the crankshaft locking tool. The engine is now at TDC .
  1. NOTE: It may necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly to install the special tool.

    Install Special Service Tool : 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit
  1. WARNING: The timing belt tensioner spring is under load. Extra care must be taken at all times when handling the tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Installation

  1. WARNING: The timing belt tensioner spring is under load. Extra care must be taken at all times when handling the tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

  1. Torque : 9 Nm
  1. NOTE: The final torque of the crankshaft will be completed in the following steps.

    Torque : 100 Nm
  1. Remove Special Service Tool : 303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft
  1. Remove Special Service Tool : 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit
  1. Torque :
      Stage 1:  Tighten an additional 90°
      Stage 2:  Wait 2s
      Stage 3:  Tighten an additional 15°
  1. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise direction.

    Rotate about 1 3/4 turns.
  1. Install Special Service Tool : 303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft
  1. Rotate the crankshaft until it stops against the Crankshaft Locking Tool.
  1. NOTE: The special tool can only be installed if the valve timing is correct.

    Install Special Service Tool : 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit
  1. Remove Special Service Tool : 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit
  1. Remove Special Service Tool : 303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft
  1. Torque : 20 Nm
  1. Install the following items:
    General Equipment : Wooden Block
    General Equipment : Trolley Jack
  1. Remove Special Service Tool : 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine
  1. Remove Special Service Tool : 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine
    1. Torque : 55 Nm
    1. Torque : 55 Nm
  1. Hand start the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Torque :
      Stage 1: 
    1 & 3-8   10 Nm
      Stage 2: 
    2   10 Nm
  1. Finger tight.
  1. Finger tight.
  1. NOTICE: The 2 engine mount studs must be torqued or damage to the powertrain mount may occur.

    Torque : 8 Nm
  1. Torque : 48 Nm
  1. Torque : 80 Nm
  1. Remove the following items:
    General Equipment : Wooden Block
    General Equipment : Trolley Jack
  1. Refer to: Generator - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) - Sigma (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation).
  1. Torque : 24 Nm
  1. Torque : 9 Nm
  1. Install the RH front wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  1. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  1. Perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.