How to Align the Timing Belt on a Ford Focus?
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Ford Focus timing belt alignment method is as follows: 1. Ensure the No. 1 piston is at top dead center of the compression stroke. Make sure the camshaft timing marks align with the marks on the timing belt cover, and the crankshaft sprocket timing mark aligns with the mark on the oil pump housing; 2. Install the timing belt onto the crankshaft sprocket, then route it past the left camshaft sprocket to the right camshaft sprocket. Ensure the old belt is installed in its original rotation direction, and the letters on the new belt can be read from the rear of the engine; 3. Loosen the timing belt tensioner nut. Lift and support the vehicle. Install the intermediate timing belt cover, ensuring proper routing of the crankshaft sensor wiring harness. Install the lower timing belt cover. Install the crankshaft damper; 4. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise approximately 2 turns until the yellow mark on the crankshaft damper aligns with the "0" mark on the lower timing belt cover. Remove the plastic access door on the lower timing belt cover. Tighten the timing belt tensioner nut to specification. Install the plastic access door; 5. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 60 degrees until the white mark on the crankshaft damper aligns with the "0" mark on the lower timing belt cover. Verify the camshaft timing marks align with the marks on the timing cover. Install remaining components in reverse order of removal.
