1.9 -9 116 ci J,K 4 cyl 1991-96 Escort, EXP SOHC Timing Belt Set after 4/91 TS26194 belt and tensioner Timing Belt after 3/91 B194 97 round teeth Tensioner after 3/91 T69900 bearing assembly
Idler is the Water Pump / NA
Timing Belt
Ford Escort/Tracer 1991-1999 Repair Guide
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1.9L Engine
See Figures 5 through 10
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt automatic tensioner and the accessory drive belt.
3. Remove the timing belt cover.
4. Align the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket with the timing mark on the cylinder head.
5. Confirm that the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket is aligned with the timing mark on the oil pump housing.
6. Loosen the belt tensioner attaching bolt, pry the tensioner away from the timing belt and retighten the bolt.
7. Remove the spark plugs.
8. Remove the right-hand engine mount.
9. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
10. Remove the right side splash shield.
11. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
12. Remove the timing belt.
With the timing belt removed and the No. 1 piston at TDC, do not rotate the camshaft.
Fig. 5: Align the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket (arrow) with the timing mark on the cylinder head
Fig. 6: Confirm that the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket is aligned with the timing mark on the oil pump housing
Fig. 7: If reinstalling the old timing belt, mark the direction of belt rotation; this will aid during installation
Fig. 8: Loosen the belt tensioner attaching bolt
Fig. 9: Pry the tensioner away from the timing belt and retighten the bolt, then slide the belt off the pulleys
To install:
Do not mix 1/2 round and trapezoidal belt tooth profiles, this would cause premature belt wear. Also no belt dressing or oil should be used on the belt.
13. Install the timing belt over the sprockets in a counterclockwise direction starting at the crankshaft. Keep the belt span from the crankshaft to the camshaft tight while positioning the belt over the remaining sprockets.
14. Loosen the belt tensioner attaching bolt, then allow the tensioner to snap against the belt.
15. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two complete revolutions (720 degrees) stopping at TDC. This will allow the tensioner spring to properly load the timing belt.
Do not turn the engine counterclockwise to align the timing marks.
16. Tighten the tensioner attaching bolt to 17-22 ft. lbs. (23-30 Nm).
17. Install the crankshaft dampener and the bolt and washer. Tighten the bolt to 81-96 ft. lbs. (110-130 Nm).
18. Install the right-hand engine mount.
19. Install the splash shield and lower the vehicle.
20. Install the spark plugs.
21. Install the timing belt cover.
22. Install the accessory drive belt automatic tensioner and the accessory drive belt.
23. Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 10: Timing belt installation guide and alignment marks-1.9L engines
drae, November 2006
