Replacement of timing belt "Ford Focus 2". How to remove timing belt for Ford Focus 2

The brand of Ford cars, although relevant to the US, but the model "Ford Focus 2" - completely European, right down to the bolts. They produced these utilitarian machines only in factories in Germany, as well as in Spain. Since 2005, assembly lines have been installed in Russia and China. For more than one year, this model is among the leaders in sales among new cars. And in secondary markets, auto is also very popular. Many motorists and owners believe that Focus has the optimal combination of price and quality, is highly reliable. All this is really so. But no matter how reliable the car is, you always have to change something. A particularly popular topic among owners is the replacement of the timing belt "Ford Focus 2".

High cost of works in the service station

This operation is a little more complicated than on most other car models. Therefore, in most SRT, the timing belt replacement ("Ford Focus 2") will cost a decent amount.

Timing Belt Function

The part of the gas distributing mechanism carries out synchronous rotation of the distributive as well as the crankshaft, thereby opening and closing the valves.

If the timing belt "Ford Focus 2" has not been replaced on time, then its breakage is possible, which can lead to serious damage. In the event of a breakdown, the machine simply can not move. To prevent this from happening and to exclude possible risks, it is necessary to carefully monitor the status of this important detail.

Diagnostics

In order to replace the timing belt "Ford Focus 2" in time, you should evaluate its condition. To do this, you need to access it. For this purpose, unscrew the bolts that hold the casing. Then move the casing case to the side. Now you can conduct an inspection. But we should remember one small nuance.

When inspecting it is important to check the entire surface of this part. Scroll the product with the starter. This is necessary for the detection of cracks, coating peelings, various damage on the surface. Also look for tears, bulges or grooves. Flows of oil - also a sign of an early replacement.

The oil on the belt in the Ford Focus 2 car indicates that there are some problems with the oil seals on the camshaft and crankshaft. If you find the oil on the belt, you must immediately make an urgent replacement - do not wait until it is worn out completely.

In addition to the belts, rollers and tensioners can be subject to wear in the timing mechanism . Their change is not so often required, but it still needs to be done. The procedure is carried out on the situation, if there are noises or noticeable backlash.

How often do I replace?

Like a lot of other parts, the timing belt "Ford Focus 2" has a certain period of operation, after which you must perform a new installation or replace it with a complete set. The average resource is about 150 thousand km. But this is only the figure that is written in the instructions. In our country, a more severe climate, sharp temperature changes, roads are often in poor condition. Therefore, it is best to perform the installation of a new part every 80 thousand km.

Belt or chain drive?

With these cars all is not so simple. On modifications with power units of 1.8 and 2 liters, a chain is used as the drive for the Ford Focus 2 timing belt, and a belt drive for motors with a volume of 1.6 liters. The drive chain is also not eternal. She has flaws.

To the advantages of the chain can be attributed a high resource. On average, this is 250,000 km. Among the shortcomings noted the noisy work, as well as the huge cost of the new kit and its installation. If there are problems with the circuit, the driver will find a louder operation. The machine will rattle.

To find out what is installed in this or that car, you just need to open the hood. In the case of the chain, it is protected by a metal casing, and the belt drive is closed with a plastic casing. Exceptions happen, however very rarely. The replacement processes are also different.

What if the timing belt slides?

There may be several different reasons. Probably, the problems are in the very details. So, it can have different rigidity rates in width and "float away" to the side, where the rigidity is less, just after installation. To diagnose this, it is recommended to remove the strap and turn the other side. If he starts to crawl again, he should be thrown away.

Slipping occurs if the pump bearings are worn. When the drive part is removed, try rotating the pulley with the teeth. You can easily find play. It is inadmissible, therefore it is necessary to change bearings urgently.

Especially often in the car "Ford Focus 2" deformation of the stud, which is attached tension roller. This can happen if a replacement was made by an unqualified fitter. If the nut was heavily over-tightened, the M10 stud could be slightly deformed. But even if it has moved only 0.1 mm, it can already lead to a slipping of the belt. It is almost impossible to fix a hairpin. There is another option: you can set it to the other side.

Another common reason is the tensioning roller. Modern products are made on the basis of single-row ball bearing. The support surface for the belt is also not ideal. It can be manufactured with taper, ovality or any other flaws. Choosing a video, you need to find fault with even small things. The play must be either minimal or not at all. Before installation, make sure that the bearing is sufficiently greased.

Replacing the timing belt "Ford Focus 2" own hands

The replacement process is quite complicated. It is necessary to take care of all the tools in advance. For the operation you will need a set of standard keys for cars, as well as a set of end heads. Another thing worth buying, but it's better to ask someone for a set of fixatives for "Ford" after all. Another useful tool is a torque wrench, a device for fixing pulleys and a special tool for carrying out belt replacement. Also prepare a pipe with a length of 1 m. Well, naturally, you need a set of timing "Ford Focus 2". Its price starts from 3000 rubles, depending on the manufacturer.

How it's done?

The first thing you need to install the car on a pit or a flyover. If not, then you can use the lift. Turn the gear and tighten the handbrake. Now remove the crankcase protection. Then remove the drive belts.

In the next step, you will need to make special marks on the timing belt. This will help with the installation. Remove the "minus" from the battery, unscrew the tank attachment and take it to the side. Loosen the cooling system hoses. With the help of a screwdriver, it is possible to conveniently detach the battery retainers, and then push it closer to the engine.

Next, disconnect the terminal and the connectors, and then remove the generator. Remove the pulley of the pump and remove it further away. And, finally, we reached the lid of the belt drive. Unscrew the bolts and remove the cover. Block the flywheel. Remove the machine from the gear and rotate the crankshaft until the marks on the couplings are aligned.

You have a bolt in the kit. Screw it into the hole where there was a stub next to the cylinder. Make a note on the flywheel at the rear of the engine. Now install the lock from the kit to where the starter was.

Raise the "raspberry", remove the support from the unit and install the lock on the flywheels. Then unscrew the bolt holding the crankshaft, remove the pulley from the shaft with a special tool. Loosen the appropriate bolts and remove the cover from the toothed pulley. Now loosen the roller, and you can fix it with a check.

Then you can remove the strap. Before installing a completely new part, it is also desirable to install a complete timing kit.

Place the new product clockwise. First you install it on the outlet, and then - on the inlet coupling. Next - on the pulley crankshaft. Installed? You can pull the roller.

If everything turned out, the teeth fit as it should, then the retainer can be safely removed. Replace the pulley cover and tighten the bolts to 9 Nm. After you throw a pulley belt, put a new bot for the crankshaft. Twist it in two circles. At the first stage, apply an effort of 45 Nm, and then rotate 90 degrees.

What next?

After that, check the pre-installed tags. Turn on neutral position of a check point, unscrew a bolt which establishes the first cylinder in position ВМТ. Remove the flywheel clamp, turn the crankshaft by the bolt clockwise until the marks are set to eleven o'clock for the power section. Screw in the bolt of the first cylinder. Now twist the crankshaft until it stops. Install the clamp on the couplings. If the device is installed correctly, then the work can be considered completed.