The brand of Ford cars, though relevant toUSA, 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 the "Focus" has the optimal combination of price and quality, is highly reliable. All this is really so.
High cost of works in SRT
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.
Diagnostics
To replace the timing belt "Ford Focus 2" wasit is necessary to evaluate its condition. To do this, you need to access it. For this purpose, unscrew the bolts that hold the casing. Then slide 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 thisparts. Scroll the product with the starter. This is necessary to identify cracks, coating peelings, various damage to the surface. Also look for tears, bumps or grooves. Flows of oil - also a sign of an early replacement.
The oil on the belt in the car "Ford Focus 2"means that there are some problems with the stuffing boxes 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 in the camshaft,Roller and tensioners are subject to wear. Their change is not so often required, but it still needs to be done. The procedure is performed according to the situation, if there are noises or noticeable backlashes.
How often do I replace?
Like a lot of other parts, the beltГРМ "Ford Focus 2" has a certain period of operation, after which it is necessary to perform the installation of a new one 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 as a drive of the timing belt Ford Focus 2, a chain is used, on motors with a volume of 1.6 liters, a belt drive. 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.
To find out what is installed in this or thatcar, 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.
Slippage occurs if bearings are worn outpumps. When the drive part is removed, try rotating the pulley with the teeth. You can easily find a backlash. It is inadmissible, therefore it is necessary to change bearings urgently.
Particularly common on a Ford carFocus 2 »the deformation of the pin, on which the tension roller is fixed. This can happen if a replacement was made by an unqualified locksmith. 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 cause 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 made with tapering, ovality or any other flaws.
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 fixators 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 pitor overpass. If not, then you can use the lift. Turn on the gear and tighten the handbrake. Now remove the crankcase protection. Then remove the drive belts.
The next step will requirespecial labels 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 hoses of the cooling system. 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, thenremove the generator. Remove the pump pulley and move it 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 plug near the cylinder. Make a note on the flywheel at the rear of the engine. Now install the clip 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 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. In the beginning, you install it on the outlet, and then - on the inlet muff. Next - on the pulley crankshaft. Installed? You can pull the roller.
If everything turned out, the teeth were laid as needed, then the retainer can be safely removed.
What's 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 on the power section.
