Zetec and Zetec-E engines vehicle Ford Escort 5

Technical specifications
Engine type - four cylinders with two camshafts Engine code: zetec engines: engine 1.6 dm³ - L1 E; engine I.8 dm³ - RDA, RQB. zetec-E engines: engine 1.6 dm³ - L1Н, L1K;...

General information
This section of Chapter 2 covers repairs performed on the engine while it is installed in the vehicle. Information regarding engine/transmission removal and...

Top dead center (TDC) of the piston of the first cylinder
Top dead center (TDC) of a piston is the point through which each piston passes as the crankshaft rotates. Each piston reaches the TDC position at the end of the...

Cylinder head cover
Removal Remove the ground cable from the battery. Remove the engine air supply system components. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle. Remove the upper timing...

Crankshaft pulley
Removal Remove the auxiliary drive belt. Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks are aligned. Loosen the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt. To prevent the crankshaft...

Timing Belt Cover
Top cover Unscrew the two bolts securing the top cover and remove the cover. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Middle lid Remove the nut...

Toothed belt
Note: When replacing the timing belt, a new head cover gasket, some special tools, a tensioner spring, and a spring retaining pin are required. Removal Remove the ground...

Timing Belt Tensioner and Pulleys
Tensioning mechanism Note: When replacing the timing belt, a new head cover gasket, some special tools, a tensioner spring, and a spring mounting pin are required....

Replacing camshaft sealing rings
Loosen the timing belt tension (see the corresponding description in the section "Removing the timing belt"). Caution: If the timing belt is coated with engine oil,...

Camshafts and hydraulic tappets
Removal Loosen the timing belt tension (see the corresponding description in the section "Removing the timing belt"). Remove the timing belt. Do not rotate the...

Cylinder head
Removal Note: The procedure for removing the cylinder head with the intake and exhaust manifolds is given. This greatly simplifies the process of removing the head, but...

Oil pan
Removal Attention. The operations of removing the oil pan, cleaning the mating surfaces and installing the pan in place can be performed only if you have special skills,...

Oil pump
Caution: While it is theoretically possible to remove the oil pump while the engine is in the vehicle, in practice it requires a lot of preliminary disassembly and is...

Replacing the crankshaft oil seal rings
Right crankshaft seal ring Remove the oil pump. Remove the oil seal ring from the pump (see Fig. 2C.57). Clean the seal ring seat and the crankshaft journal. Install the...

Flywheel or drive plate
Removal Remove the gearbox. Remove the clutch. Make alignment marks on the flywheel or drive plate and the crankshaft. Secure the flywheel from turning by the teeth of...

Powertrain suspension
The suspension of the power unit varies and depends on the type of gearbox installed. Examination Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Place a jack under...

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