Ford Fiesta: Engine - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma / Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit TKIT-2010B-FLM TKIT-2010B-ROW
	303-1552 Alignment Tool, Camshaft TKIT-2012A-FL TKIT-2012A-ROW

Removal

NOTICE: 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. Remove the following items:
   1. Remove the valve cover.
      Refer to: Valve Cover (303-01B Engine - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).
      
   2. Remove the timing belt.
      Refer to: Timing Belt (303-01B Engine - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).
      

1. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1097  Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.

1. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

   Remove the VCT unit caps.
   

1. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

   Remove the bolts and the VCT units.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: It may be necessary to use an open-ended wrench to turn the camshafts by the hexagon to align the camshafts.

   Install Special Service Tool: 303-1552  Alignment Tool, Camshaft.

1. Install the VCT units at the 12 o'clock position.
   

1. NOTE: The timing mark of each VCT unit must be at the 12 o'clock position.

   NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

   Install the special tool and the new bolts.
   Install Special Service Tool: 303-1097  Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1097  Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.

1. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1552  Alignment Tool, Camshaft.

1. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

   Tighten the bolts.
   Torque: 75°

1. NOTE: The special tool can only be installed if the valve timing is correct.

   Install Special Service Tool: 303-1552  Alignment Tool, Camshaft.

1. NOTE: The timing mark of each VCT unit must be at the 12 o'clock position.

   If the special tools cannot be installed, repeat the adjustment according to the preceding steps.
   Install Special Service Tool: 303-1097  Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.

1. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1097  Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.

1. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1552  Alignment Tool, Camshaft.

1. NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

   Install the VCT unit caps.
   Torque: 142 lb.in (16 Nm)

1. NOTE: The timing mark of each VCT unit must be at the 12 o'clock position.

   Install Special Service Tool: 303-1097  Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.

1. Install the following items:
   1. Install the timing belt.
      Refer to: Timing Belt (303-01B Engine - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).
      
   2. Install the valve cover.
      Refer to: Valve Cover (303-01B Engine - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).