Camshaft Gear/Sprocket

2012 Ford Fiesta L4-1.6LSECTION Camshaft Gear/Sprocket



Install the 2 camshaft phaser and sprocket, bolts and the VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) Alignment Tool.
Tighten the 2 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

NOTICE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

Tighten the 2 camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts an additional 75 degrees.
RENDER: 1.0x

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