Camshaft Timing Belt; Removal - Ford LRG-423 Service Manual

02-l 8 Engine Service, 2.3L 02-l 8
2.3L ENGINE SERVICE (Continued)
Camshaft Timing Belt
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description
I
Tool Number
I
1 Camshaft Belt Tension Adjusting Tool 1 T74P-6254-A
Removal
1.
Remove spark plugs (I 2405).
2. Align crankshaft (6303) so number one piston is
at TDC (top dead center) as indicated by timing
marks. Refer to illustration.
3. Remove outer timing belt cover as outlined in this
section.
4. CAUTION: If you attempt to remove timing belt
or adjust tension without loosening both timing
belt tensioner adjusting bolt and spring pivot
bolt, you will break Camshaft Belt Tension
Adjusting Tool T74P-6254-A when you attempt to
relieve tension on belt.
Loosen timing belt spring pivot bolt. Do not
remove.
5. Hold tensioner with Camshaft Belt Tension
Adjusting Tool T74P-6254-A.
A239349A
Item
1
6256
2 6L273
3
T74P-6254-A
4 6268
5 6K254
6 6256
7 N800112-s100
6K282
Part
Number
L
6. While holding tensioner, loosen adjusting bolt and
gradually release spring tension.
7. Using adjusting tool, rotate tensioner against
spring pressure, as far clockwise as possible.
While holding, tighten adjusting bolt to hold
tensioner away from belt.
8.
Remove timing belt.
Description
Camshaft Sprocket (Timing Mark)
Timing Belt Tensioner Spring
Camshaft Belt Tension Adjusting
Tool
Timing Belt
Timing Belt Tensioner
Oil Pump Sprocket
Tensioner Adjusting Bolt, M8-1.25 x
20 (Under Wrench)
Timing Belt Tensioner (Spring
Pivot) Bolt
Tighten to 35-45 Nom (26-33 Lb-Ft)
Tighten to 40-55 Nom (29-40 Lb-Ft)