Bench Replacement of the Timing Belt on a Ford Focus III 1.0 Ecoboost

In this video, we can see the bench replacement of the timing belt on a Ford Focus III 1.0 Ecoboost. The recommended interval is 150,000 miles or 10 years, and it is oil-bathed, requiring between 6 to 8 hours of work.

You must remove the anti-collision cover, air conditioning compressor, alternator, compressor intake pipe, exhaust pipe, catalytic converter, and intake manifold. Special tools are also required, as shown in the video: on the crankshaft pulley, set the mark to 1 o'clock, then unscrew the side bolt and tighten the tool until it presses against the crankshaft.

Remove the camshaft locks and insert the locking tools. Remove the starter motor and insert the locking tool to secure the flywheel.

Install the torque multiplier support, which has three mounting points. At the bottom, find the oil seal that needs to be removed, then unscrew the valve cover and front cover: there are 20 screws, 4 M10 and 16 M6. Now position the locking tools on the camshafts with the flat side facing upwards.

Loosen the timing belt on the tensioner roller, remove the belt, and install the new tensioner roller: it is advisable to also replace the oil pump belt to avoid future interventions. During the reassembly of the tensioner roller, pay close attention to the correct installation, then insert the belt counterclockwise and pull the pin on the tensioner roller to apply tension.

If the timing marks are correctly positioned and the pin on the tensioner roller is tight, the adjustment is complete. Clean the contact surfaces thoroughly before reassembly with approved adhesive.

The screws must be tightened in four stages, as indicated in the video, then insert the new oil seal for the front crankshaft cover, followed by the pulley, and reassemble the engine in reverse order.