Timing Drive Components: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Fiesta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the valve cover. For additional information, REFER to Valve Cover .
Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, REFER to Crankshaft Pulley .
Remove the 3 bolts and the lower timing belt cover.

Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Lower Timing Belt Cover
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Install the VCT Alignment Tool.

Fig 2: Installing VCT Alignment Tool
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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.

Fig 3: Removing Timing Belt

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Remove the timing belt.
1. Rotate the timing belt tensioner clockwise.
2. Align the 2 holes on the tensioner and install a small screwdriver or holding pin.
  - Remove the timing belt.
Remove the crankshaft sprocket gear.

Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket Gear
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Remove the bolt and the timing belt tensioner.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt And Timing Belt Tensioner
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Remove the VCT Alignment Tool.

Fig 6: Removing VCT Alignment Tool
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NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

Fig 7: Locating Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Plugs

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Remove the 2 camshaft phaser and sprocket plugs.

NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft phaser and sprockets.

Fig 8: Locating Bolts And Camshaft Phaser And Sprockets

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