Timing Belt
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1.8L Engine
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the timing belt covers.
Rotate the crankshaft and align the timing marks located on the camshaft pulleys and the seal plate.
Remove the crankshaft pulley and hub.
If the timing belt is to be reused, mark an arrow on the belt to indicate its rotational direction to enable correct re-installation.
Loosen the timing belt tensioner lockbolt and remove the timing belt.
To install:
Temporarily secure the timing belt tensioner in the far left position with the spring fully extended, then tighten the lockbolt.
Make sure the timing marks on the timing belt pulley (crankshaft sprocket) and the engine block (oil pump housing) are aligned.
Make sure the timing marks on the camshaft pulleys and the seal plate are aligned.
Install the timing belt.
Loosen the tensioner lockbolt. Using a suitable prying tool, position the timing belt tensioner so the timing belt is taut, then tighten the tensioner lockbolt.
Turn the crankshaft two turns clockwise and align the timing belt pulley mark with the mark on the engine block.
Fig. 1: Timing marks are located on the camshaft pulleys as shown — 1.8L engines
Fig. 2: Make sure that the crankshaft sprocket (timing belt pulley) and oil pump timing marks are aligned — 1.8L engines
Fig. 3: Align the timing belt pulley mark with the tension set mark, at approximately the 10 o'clock position — 1.8L engines
Fig. 4: Check the timing belt deflection at the location shown — 1.8L engines
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Make sure the camshaft pulley marks are aligned with the seal plate marks.
NOTE: If the timing marks are not aligned, remove the belt and repeat the procedure. Turn the crankshaft 1 5⁄6 turns clockwise and align the timing belt pulley mark with the tension set mark, at approximately the 10 o'clock position.
Apply tension to the timing belt tensioner and install the tensioner lockbolt. Tighten the bolt to 27–38 ft. lbs. (37–52 Nm).
Turn the crankshaft 2 1⁄6 turns clockwise and make sure the timing marks are aligned.
Measure the timing belt deflection by applying 22 lbs. (10 kg) of pressure on the belt between the camshaft pulleys. The timing belt deflection should be 0.35–0.45 in. (9.0–11.5mm). If necessary, adjust the timing belt deflection.
Turn the crankshaft two turns clockwise and make sure the timing marks are aligned.
NOTE: If the timing marks are not aligned, repeat the procedure beginning at Step 9. Install the crankshaft pulley hub, bolt and pulley.
Install the timing belt covers.
Connect the negative battery cable.
If it is NOT the 1.8L motor, please say so....I have the info for the others also.
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Hey there,
How about for a 98 Escort single cam, split port?
First, Get a service manual at an auto supply store. All you have to do is line up the marks and put the belt on. The marks location will be dependent on the engine & options. You will need a breaker bar to move the tensioner.
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