2001 Ford Escort Timing

2.0L (VIN 3) Engine

1. Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable
Spark plugs
Catalytic converter
Right front wheel
Right inner splash shield
Accessory drive belt and idler pulley

2. Rotate the crankshaft to Top Dead Center (TDC) and install Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg T97P-6000-A.
3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise against the peg.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:

Water pump pulley
Valve cover
Crankshaft pulley
Timing belt covers

5. Install Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool T94P-6256-CH into the slots of both camshafts at the rear of the cylinder head to lock the camshafts into position.
6. Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt and relieve the tension on the timing belt by disconnecting the tensioner tab from the timing cover back plate.
7. Remove the timing belt.