LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2020 >> Fusion Titanium Hybrid >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 37 (Engine - 1.5L ECOBOOST (118KW/160PS) - I4) >> Removal And Installation >> Timing Belt >> Removal

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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the engine appearance cover.
    GFD479504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector.
    GFD479569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the engine cover. Detach the retainer and disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD479570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
    2. Remove the upper air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .

  6. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector, retainer and disconnect and remove the crankcase vent hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD479571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tubes from the TC inlet pipe.
    GFD479572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the wiring harness retainers and disconnect the TC bypass hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Loosen the TC inlet hose clamp.

    GFD479573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the bolts and the TC inlet pipe assembly.
    GFD479574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
    GFD479575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the RH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
    2. Remove the RH front fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .

  11. Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
    GFD479502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove and discard the RH halfshaft bearing retaining strap and the nuts.
    GFD479576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the halfshaft to remove the front lower bolt.

    Remove the RH halfshaft supports bracket bolts.

    GFD479577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the engine plug bolt.
    GFD479578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
    2. Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) - I4 .

  16. Install the following items:

    • Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

    GFD479503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the nuts, bolts and the engine mount.
    GFD479579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. If equipped with a accessory drive belt tensioner, remove the bolts, accessory drive belt tensioner and the accessory drive belt.
    GFD479580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the vacuum tube retainer.

    • Remove the bolt, nut and the support bracket.

    GFD479581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the stud bolt and the cover from front cover.
    GFD479448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD479582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the engine mount stud.
    GFD479446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the wiring harness bolt.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

    GFD479583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
    GFD479449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the engine front cover.
    GFD479450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts for installation.

    Remove the bolts and the engine mount bracket.

    GFD479452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.

    Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction and position the VCT marking at 11 o'clock position.

    GFD479453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. 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.

    GFD479454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. 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.

    GFD479584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Install Special Service Tool: 303-393-02 Adapter for 303-393., 303-393A Locking Tool, Flywheel.
    GFD479585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
    GFD479586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. 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.

    GFD479587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. 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.
    NOTE: Install a holding pin.

    • Rotate the timing belt tensioner clockwise.

    • Install a holding pin.

    • Remove the timing belt.

    GFD479588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: Clean and inspect the sprocket for any damage. If damage is evident, replace the sprocket. If no damage, the sprocket is to be reused.

    Remove and inspect the timing belt sprocket.

    GFD479589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

    • Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.

GFD479590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY