Special Tool(s)
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303-1054 Locking Tool, Timing Belt Tensioner |
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303-1178 Timing Tool Camshaft |
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303-1179 Holding Wrench, Crankshaft |
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303-1182 Timing Tool, Crankshaft |
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303-318 Aligner/Installer, Crankshaft Front Seal |
Removal
1. Remove the following items: 1. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug (303-07 Engine Ignition - 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and Installation).
2. Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06 Starting System - 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and Installation).





7. Refer to: Timing Belt (303-01 Engine - 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and Installation).
8. Install the Special Tool(s): 303-1178 Torque: 10 Nm




Installation
1. Special Tool(s): 303-318

2. NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.


4. Using the special tool, align the crankshaft.
Install the Special Tool(s): 303-1182

CAUTION: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

Vehicles with mechanical timing belt tensioner 6. NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.
1. Torque: 25 Nm
3. NOTE: The timing belt tensioner setting is dependant on the engine temperature.
Torque: 25 Nm

Vehicles with automatic timing belt tensioner
7. NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.
1. Torque: 25 Nm
3. Special Tool(s): 303-1054
Torque: 25 Nm

WARNING: Take extra care when handling the compressed spring.
Remove the Special Tool(s): 303-1054

All vehicles
9. Torque: 120 Nm

10.Remove the Special Tool(s): 303-1178

11. Remove the Special Tool(s): 303-1182


13. Using the special tool, align the crankshaft.
Install the Special Tool(s): 303-1182

14. Install the Special Tool(s): 303-1178 Torque: 10 Nm

CAUTION: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

16.Torque: 35 Nm

17.Remove the Special Tool(s): 303-1182

18.Remove the Special Tool(s): 303-1178

19.Torque: 17 Nm

20.Torque: 40 Nm

21. 1.NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.
2. Torque: 40 Nm

22.Torque: 10 Nm

23.Torque: 28 Nm


25. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug (303-07 Engine Ignition - 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and Installation).
26.Torque: 10 Nm

27. 1. Torque: 115 Nm
2. Torque: 90 Nm


29. 1. NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
Install the Special Tool(s): 303-1179
2. Torque: 180 Nm
30.Remove the Special Tool(s): 303-1179

31.Torque:

32. Install the following items: 1. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt (303-05 Accessory Drive - 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and Installation).
2. Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06 Starting System - 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and Installation).