Timing Belt: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
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Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
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- Disconnect the EVAP tube from the air cleaner outlet pipe.
- Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
- 5.NOTE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
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Remove the fasteners.
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Disconnect the crankcase vent tube from the turbocharger inlet pipe, loosen the clamp and remove the turbocharger inlet pipe.
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Remove the RH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- 10.NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the halfshaft to remove the front lower bolt.
Remove the bolts and position the bracket aside.
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Remove the following items:- Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
- Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma .
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Using the floor jack and a wooden block, support the engine. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
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Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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Remove the engine mount stud.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the wiring harness mounting clamp retainer.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
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- 19.NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts for installation.
Remove the bolts and the engine mount bracket.
- 20.NOTE: Only rotate the Crankshaft in a clockwise direction.
Rotate the VCT units until the timing marks at the 11 o'clock position.
- 21.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.
- 22.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.
- 25.NOTE: The timing mark of each VCT unit must be at the 12 o'clock position.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.
- 26.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.
Rotate the timing belt tensioner and install a holding pin. Remove the timing belt.