How to replace the alternator belt on Ford Focus 1, 2 and 3 yourself?

01/26/2022 38,083 Ford Focus

Author: Ivan Baranov

The generator device is one of the main components in any modern car. Its operation provides power to the vehicle’s on-board network, so the unit must function correctly. You will find a detailed guide on how to replace the Ford Focus alternator belt below.

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How to install and tension the alternator belt on Ford Focus 1, 2 and 3 with your own hands

The generator set is the main element in the electrical network of any car. The problem must be corrected immediately. Below we will talk about replacing the Ford Focus 2 alternator belt on your own.

Why do you need to change your belt on time?

Signs of an imminent replacement

Part Selection Options

Video “How to properly change the strap on Focus 2”

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When replacement is required

To transmit rotational energy between certain shafts in the engine compartment of the Ford Focus 1, a generator belt is used. It covers the power steering, air conditioning, crankshaft, water pump (coolant pump) and alternator pulleys. Thus, the performance of a whole list of car components depends on only one part. The geometric arrangement of the pulleys may vary slightly depending on the engine size and type (gasoline or diesel), but their number is always the same.

Replacing the Ford Focus 1 alternator belt may be required in the following cases:

• Belt break. A rare but extremely dangerous phenomenon. You will know about the rupture by a characteristic click and the battery icon lighting up on the dashboard. This usually occurs due to critical wear or jamming of one of the pulleys, which causes high load and rupture.
• High level of wear. If the belt is clearly frayed, microcracks and abrasions appear, do not waste time, but immediately install a new belt. A breakdown on the highway will not be the most pleasant experience.
• Material delamination. This effect most often occurs when the integrity of one or more pulleys is damaged. The belt then wears out on only one side, exposing the reinforced thread. In extreme cases, this threatens distortion and subsequent rupture.
• Subsidence. Wear causes the rubber to stretch and increase in diameter. This threatens cycle slippage and disruption of the components that drive the generator belt.

Why do you need to change your belt on time?

The alternator belt in Ford Focus 100, 105, 115, 125 restyling and pre-restyling cars, according to official data noted in the technical book, must be changed every 60 thousand km. If replacement intervals are not met, the belt may break, which will cause inconvenience to the car owner. The service life of the strap may be shorter; everything here is determined by the conditions of use, correct installation and the quality of the part itself.

The need to change the product can be understood by the presence of defects and other damage on the structure itself. If the alternator belt breaks, all equipment will be powered directly from the battery. When functioning correctly, electrical appliances receive voltage from the generator set, which also restores the battery charge wasted to start the engine. If the strap breaks, the battery will not be able to renew its capacity, which will lead to its rapid discharge and the inability to drive the car.

Also, the installed drive belt is used to ensure the correct operation of the Ford Focus hydraulic power steering. If a break occurs, the power steering will turn off, and the driver will have to make efforts to turn the steering wheel.

Signs of an imminent replacement

A whistling sound may indicate that the strap is about to fail. In wet weather, a whistle appears when starting the car engine and disappears over time. If the belt is worn out, it will whistle continuously, especially when turning on electrical appliances and other equipment, for example, optics. In some cases, a battery light appears on the control panel of the car. This may be due to both problems with the battery and malfunctions of the generator device.

Other “symptoms” of product wear:

• the appearance of cracks on the outside of the strap;
• the product has been stretched greatly, it has lost its elasticity;
• the appearance of tears in the structure of the strap;
• formation of damage on the inside;
• The belt structure began to delaminate.

Part Selection Options

When selecting a strap, you must take into account that the purchased product must match the length and size of the worn part. The Ford Focus uses straps ranging in size from 705 to 975 mm. Here you need to rely on the year of manufacture of the vehicle, its version and model. You can find out exactly what kind of belt is used in your car from the technical manual. Focus 2 models equipped with a 1.4-1.6 liter gasoline engine and an air conditioning system can use products: original Ford production, German Kontitek belts, Italian Daiko or Bosch. The latter manufacturer is considered the most popular among consumers.

If cars with the same engine do not have an air conditioning system, it is advisable to use straps from the original manufacturer, as well as from manufacturers Gate and Kontitek. Daiko, Kontitek and original parts are allowed for use in Focus 2 models equipped with 1.8 or 2 liter units. Similar belts can be installed in restyled vehicles. Also, products from the listed manufacturers are approved for use in vehicles equipped with diesel engines.

User Pavel Menshakov provided instructions on how to replace the alternator drive belt with your own hands.

Which belt to choose

The key parameter when purchasing an alternator belt is its length. It must clearly correspond to the length of the old product. Ford is equipped with belts ranging in length from 70.5 to 97.5 centimeters, depending on the type of engine. For example, if the car does not have air conditioning, there will be no pulley, so the belt is installed shorter.

Among the products, we recommend choosing between original Ford belts, German Kontitek models, Italian Daiko or BOSCH products. As a rule, the price is within 900 rubles. When purchasing, check the quality of the packaging: there must be a sticker with a barcode and product code, all inscriptions must be clear.

Step-by-step instruction

You can replace, put on and tighten the product yourself.

Required Tools

We change the belt after all the tools have been collected:

• set of wrenches;
• dressing device;
• tensioner;
• Screwdriver Set;
• jack;
• rollers.

A device for putting on can be purchased in a store, rented at a service station, or developed a drawing and made yourself. The donning tool will allow you to complete the installation procedure faster, and rollers will be required if the old parts have begun to wear out.

User Ernest told how to change the alternator belt yourself.

Replacement steps

To properly remove, install and tension the drive belt of the generator set and air conditioner, you must proceed according to the following scheme:

1. Replacing the Ford Focus alternator belt is performed by dismantling the product. To do this, remove the key from the car's ignition and open the hood. Unscrew the screws securing the terminals connected to the battery, and then remove them.
2. Loosen the screws that secure the front right wheel. Place this part of the car on a jack. Unscrew the screws completely and remove the wheel.
3. After removing the wheel, you can remove the fender liner. Disconnect and move the mudguard aside. Once you have access to the generator belt, remove it. To do this, use a previously prepared knife. After cutting and dismantling the belt, clean the shaft surface.
4. Visually assess the condition of the installed rollers. If there are defects, parts must be replaced.
5. Now you need to install a new belt and tighten it. The strap should be positioned centrally between the hydraulic power steering pump and the crankshaft. You will see the pump wheel; a tool for installing the part is mounted on it. Once the tool is installed, it should be turned counterclockwise.
6. You need to put the belt on the drive pulley. It is mounted in such a way that the number located on the surface is directed towards the machine motor. The belt is installed on the shafts of the hydraulic booster, air conditioning system and generator unit.
7. The product is tensioned. Use a 19 key to turn the water pump pulley. The procedure is performed carefully. While the pulley is spinning, the belt is tensioned. Scrolling is carried out until the belt stretches and sits fully on the pulley. Take an 18mm wrench and use it to turn the crankshaft a few turns. As a result, you can check the correct installation of the part.
8. To tighten the belt on the compressor drive of the Conder, place the installation tool on the pulleys of the auxiliary devices. Installation is carried out in such a way that the tool is located between the axes of the pulley. The device is placed on the device and installed on the compressor shaft.
9. The crankshaft turns again. This is done until the product is completely seated on all the shafts. If you manage to do this, then the installation device is removed and the crankshaft is rotated 2-3 turns. Check whether all steps have been performed correctly and evaluate the quality of the product tension. If the tension is insufficient or too strong, the strap may wear out quickly. After installation, make sure that the grooves of the product are correctly installed in the notches on the shaft. Otherwise, the strap may become distorted when starting the engine, which will also lead to wear and breakage.
10. Reassemble everything in reverse order. Reinstall the wheel arch liner and wheel and tighten the bolts securely. Start the engine and check that the belt is working correctly. At first, it may make noise that is uncharacteristic of its operation. Subsequently, the sounds will disappear when the belt gets used. You can use a special softening agent, sold at any automotive chemical store. It helps get rid of extraneous sounds.

Ford Focus repair manual

So, when everything is prepared, you can start working.

It should be noted that the second generation Ford Focus is a modern car in which all elements and systems are interconnected.

Therefore, the replacement must be done extremely carefully.

You need to install the belt carefully without fuss, because if it is even slightly damaged, it will not be able to work fully and sooner or later will lead to more serious damage.

diagram of how to remove the cover for the alternator belt zone

Ford 2

Replacing the alternator belt is carried out as follows: We hang the front axle of the Ford Focu s2 and place it on a strong support, after which we remove the wheel.

KEY-DOP

Unscrew the right front wheel ff 2

We dismantle the fender liner and protective cover by unscrewing the mounting bolts to the engine with a socket head.

remove the mudguard and take out the fender liner

Removing the belt

, cut it with a knife.

remove the generator drive belt

This is extremely important because once it is removed, it cannot be reused, since it can only be installed on the pulleys once and cannot be adjusted. We remove the generator to check

Removing the generator

for check

Clean the generator pulleys with a clean rag to prevent the belt from slipping when the device is running.

belt for pump and generator

We install the new part on the cleaned pulleys and reassemble in the reverse order.

In what cases does the belt need to be replaced?

Let's talk about how to install, tension and adjust the alternator belt on a Ford Focus 2 restyling, 100, 105, 115, 125 hp. First, let's look at the cases in which the strap needs to be replaced. In accordance with the technical information specified in the service manual, the car owner must replace the drive belt at least every 60 thousand kilometers. But the service life of the belt may be lower; it all depends on its quality.

The need for replacement may arise if damage appears on the strap structure. If it breaks, the battery will discharge much faster, since the car's electrical system will be powered by the battery, and the battery charge will not be replenished due to a broken strap. Since Ford Focuses use a belt for the alternator and power steering, the power steering will not be able to function, as can be seen by the tight turning of the steering wheel.

You can recognize the need to replace the belt by the appearance of a whistle, which will appear when starting the engine and during its operation, when activating electrical equipment. The appearance of problems in the operation of the generator unit is accompanied by the lighting of a new indicator on the car’s dashboard in the form of a battery.

If you decide to remove and install the generator and air conditioner drive belt, as well as the tensioner pulley, then you can tell about its wear by the following symptoms:

• cracks have formed on the surface of the belt;
• the strap became stretched, not elastic as before;
• Damage and tears are visible on the belt structure;
• damage also appeared on the inner teeth;
• structure delamination.

Part Selection Options

Before you remove, change and put on a new strap, you need to select it. The length and size of the drive belt in a Ford Focus can range from 705 to 975 mm, the number of ribs will also vary depending on the version and year of manufacture of the car. Check the service book for exact information about this. For Ford Focus 2 petrol cars with air conditioning, the engine capacity of which is 1.4-1.6 liters, you can use manufacturer’s belts:

• original Ford strap;
• German-made Kontitek product;
• Daiko strap (Italy);
• one of the proven options is a Bosch belt, made in Germany (the author of the video is Pavel Menshakov).

In vehicles with the same engines without air conditioning, the following belts can be used:

• original Ford production;
• as well as products from manufacturers Kontitek and Gates.

For the pre-restyling version of Focus 2 with a volume of 1.8-2 liters, a salon strap is used:

• Ford;
• Kontitek;
• and Daiko.

In a restyled version of a car with a similar engine size, the same products can be used, as well as belts from the manufacturer Gates. All of the above manufacturers can also be used in diesel cars.

What is the air conditioner filled with?

The system uses R-134a refrigerant

Air conditioner is toxic, so it is important to take precautions when working with it.

How much does an air conditioner belt cost?

The price for an original air conditioner drive belt is approximately 2-2.5 thousand rubles. Catalog number for a car with a 1.6 liter engine 1708273

. Analogs will cost 500-1000 rubles.

For the second Focus 1.8-2.0 liter dorestyle you need a belt with a number 1731697

, for the restyled version - number
1760376
. The cost of the original spare part is about 1,500 rubles. The price of analogues is slightly lower.

The main manufacturers of analogues are the Belgian Gates and the Italian Daico.

All prices and codes are for a set of alternator and air conditioning belts - they are sold together.

The price of the belt for Focus 3 differs slightly from its older brother. Analogues also exist.

Replacement instructions

Now we suggest finding out how to replace and adjust the belt tension in a Focus 105, 110 or 125 hp. It is better to entrust the replacement procedure to specialists, but you can do it yourself.

Tools and materials

Before installing and putting on a new belt, you need to prepare the tools.

To complete the work you will need:

• set of wrenches;
• jack;
• two screwdrivers - with a flat and a Phillips tip;
• stationery knife;
• a special tool for putting on, it makes it easier to install and put on the product (video filmed and published by the Autoshaman Mechanic channel).

Algorithm of actions

Having prepared the tool, you can replace a damaged or worn belt. Tensioning and installation of the belt is carried out using a fitting device in accordance with the drawing below.

Drive belt tensioning diagram

Below are detailed instructions that will allow you to learn how to change and how to tighten the strap:

1. Before you begin replacing the product, you will need to turn off the ignition and open the hood of the car. Unscrew the terminals connected to the battery and remove them. After this, place the front wheel on a jack, loosening the bolts on it in advance. The bolts must be completely unscrewed, after which the wheel itself can be removed.
2. Then dismantle the fender liner behind the removed wheel, and remove the mudguard along with it. Use a utility knife to remove the belt. When the product is removed, clean the shaft surface.
3. Check the condition of the tension rollers. If they show signs of damage, we replace them.
4. Now take a new product; it should be placed in the central part between the power steering pump, pump, and crankshaft. Then you should install a belt mounting tool on the pump wheel, which you purchased in advance in a store or rented from a service station. After installing the tool, the pump wheel must be turned counterclockwise.
5. The next step is to install the product on the drive pulley. The belt must be installed so that the number printed on its surface is located towards the power unit. The new product is put on the shafts of auxiliary devices, that is, the hydraulic booster, air conditioning, as well as the generator set pulley.
6. Then, using a 19mm wrench, you need to turn the water pump shaft. At this stage it is necessary to act carefully - the shaft is rotated until the product stretches and is completely installed. Then, using a 18mm wrench, you need to turn the crankshaft 2-3 turns. When the shaft is turned, you need to check whether the product is installed correctly.
7. To tension the belt on the air conditioning compressor drive, the installation tool should be installed on the shafts of the auxiliary mechanisms. The installation must be carried out so that the tool is located between the two axes of the shaft. Afterwards, the product is installed on the mechanism and mounted on the air conditioning compressor pulley.
8. The crankshaft is rotated until the alternator belt is completely worn. The installation tool is dismantled, and the crankshaft should be turned a few more turns. Then check that the steps you performed were correct. If everything is done correctly, check the belt tension. Make sure that the grooves are correctly positioned in the grooves of the shafts so that the belt does not become distorted during operation.
9. Then all that remains is to start the engine and check if everything is working correctly.

Replacing the alternator belt Ford Focus 2 1.6, 1.8, 2.0

In Ford Focus 2 cars, engine auxiliary units - a water pump and a generator, as well as additional equipment - a power steering pump and an air conditioning compressor, are attachments that are fixed to the power plant, and they are driven by belt drives from the crankshaft pulley.

Moreover, Ford designers, when implementing the drive of these devices, did something quite interesting - the pump, generator and power steering are standard equipment of the car, so they are driven by a single belt drive.

But air conditioning is an optional equipment that is not used on all modifications.

To ensure that the presence or absence of an air conditioner does not affect the drive configuration of the main units, its compressor is driven by an additional drive element.

The designers used this approach to the implementation of the drive on all modifications of the car, despite the fact that the 1.4 and 1.6 liter Ford Focus 2 engines have a different arrangement of attachments from the 1.8 and 2.0 liter engines.

Design nuances

The engines used in the Ford Focus 2 have their own specific design features. Thus, on 1.4- and 1.6-liter engines, the drive tension of auxiliary units is carried out by equipment pulleys, which affects the replacement technology.

Due to the absence of a tension roller, a new drive belt on such motors can only be put into place using special tools.

In 1.8 and 2.0 liter units, the tension roller is already used, which greatly facilitates the replacement work and does not require the use of specific tools.

The replacement process is also affected by the presence of an air conditioner, since the compressor belt on the crankshaft pulley is located in front of the generator drive element (this can be seen from the photo above), so it is impossible to install the latter without removing the first.

Video “How to properly change the strap on Focus 2”

The Autoshaman Mechanic channel has provided a video that details the procedure for replacing the alternator drive belt on a Ford.

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Replacement methods on 1.6 l engines

Before carrying out work, you must first purchase replacement drive elements. The best option is to purchase an original kit, especially for models with 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines.

The original kit, catalog number 1708273, includes not only generator and air conditioning drive belts, but also accessories for their installation.

But the same kit is not entirely suitable for car owners whose cars are not equipped with air conditioning (the second belt will be superfluous and will significantly affect the cost).

You can also purchase consumables separately, which will allow you to save a little. For example, instead of the original Ford Focus 2 alternator belt, you can buy an analogue produced by Contitech, Dayco, Bosch, Gates. The same manufacturers also produce air conditioning drive belts.

But in this case, the car owner will not receive installation tools, although you can do without them.

1st method

There are three ways to replace the alternator belt. Let's look at them using the example of a Ford Focus 2 equipped with a 1.6-liter unit. The first method is using a special device included in the original kit.

Before starting installation, you need to get rid of the worn-out consumables. Since the belt will not be used further, we simply cut it off (in models with air conditioning we also cut the compressor belt).

To fit the new drive, you will only need two 17mm open-end wrenches and a device for seating it.

The installation technology is as follows:

• We put the drive element on the crankshaft pulley, place it in the power steering pulley and put it on the generator;
• We put a landing device on the pump pulley so that its protrusion is located at the top;
• We put the belt behind the ledge;

• We put the 17 key on the hex head of the device and, with a “pull” motion, turn the special tool. In this case, the device will pull the drive with its protrusion and seat it on the pump pulley.

  
  Since the engine mounting bracket will not allow you to make a full turn with the key, we pull until it stops, after which we grab the head with the second key and pull with it;

• We carry out the procedure with tension and interception with keys until the drive element “sits” on the pump pulley;

• Check that the belt is seated correctly.

The second belt is replaced using approximately the same principle. We put it on the pulleys of the compressor and crankshaft, wind it by the last belt and turn the crankshaft clockwise with a wrench to seat the drive.

2nd method

The second method of replacing the alternator belt on a Ford Focus 2 does not require the use of special tools.

The planting method is quite simple:

• Before putting it on, unscrew the 3 bolts securing the pump pulley, and leave one, just loosen it a little (this will make it possible to move the pulley relative to the pump itself);

• We put the belt on all the pulleys of the crankshaft, generator and power steering pump, and also wind it behind the unscrewed pulley of the pump;
• Using a 18mm socket with a knob, rotate the crankshaft clockwise. When you turn it, the pulley will begin to tighten the belt, which will cause the pump pulley to rotate and fall into place, after which all that remains is to secure it with bolts.

This method is very simple, but allows you to very quickly change the drive of the attachment.

3rd method

The third method also does not require the use of a special tool, but technologically it is a little more complicated than the second option.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

• Before installing the belt drive, unscrew the upper fasteners of the generator (bolt, as well as the nut along with the stud), and loosen the lower fastening (after this the generator will be able to rotate a little). See here how to replace the Ford Focus 2 generator;
• By moving towards ourselves we shift the node;

• We put a new consumable on all the pulleys (a displaced unit will allow this to be done);
• We put the generator in place. To do this, we move it towards the engine and, holding it in this position, tighten the upper mounting bolt. After this, all that remains is to screw the stud into place, screw the nut onto it and tighten the lower fastener.

All of these methods are suitable for replacing the alternator belt on both a 1.6-liter engine and a 1.4-liter unit.

Don't whistle, belt. Fighting the whistling of the Ford Focus 2 alternator belt

The car is not the quietest vehicle. The acoustic background in big cities consists of 90% of noise of automobile origin. For those who love their car, these sounds are sweeter than music. However, sometimes there are not very pleasant overtones when the generator belt whistles, for example. The second generation Ford Focus is also no exception and sometimes has similar breakdowns. How to tension the generator belt, how to eliminate the whistling and why even a new drive belt whistles - we’ll find out all this right now.

Yes, each belt whistles in a special way, in particular this applies to the restyled Ford Focus 2. Progress, of course, does not stand still and the manufacturer introduces more and more advanced units and parts over time. The restyled Focus has become not just brighter in appearance. It has become cheaper for the manufacturer. As a result of reducing the cost of the design, we received a modified drive belt tensioning system. Pre-styling (left) and restyled drive belt tensioners More precisely, the tensioning mechanism was just removed. At Ford, the use of an auto-tensioner for the alternator belt was considered unnecessary and too wasteful.

Either not all restyled Focuses were equipped with super-elastic belts, or these belts are not so elastic, but after removing the tensioner, the alternator belt began to whistle very often.

We use downshifting technology, that is, lowering the level of technical support to the previous one. To do this, we will need to buy a new alternator belt, a new tension roller and three
M8x70
. Three M8x70 bolts that replace the studs on the restyled Focus. Reviews from the owners definitely push us to buy components from Gates. Here are their catalog numbers and approximate prices at the exchange rate for 2022:

• If you buy as a set, which is more profitable, then it will cost about $44-46, and its catalog number is K026PK1305
  ;
• You can buy it separately and this makes a certain sense, for example, you can buy a metal belt tensioner pulley with a replaceable bearing Gates T36420,
  its price is about $10. Metal roller Gates T36420
• The plastic roller with the Gates part number T36398
  is only $2 cheaper.
• The main alternator drive belt for a Ford Focus with a 1.8-2.0 liter engine with Gates catalog number 6PK1305
  also costs about 10 greenbacks. Pre-styling belt tensioner with tension adjustment
• The alternator belt for 2.3-liter Focuses ( Gates 6PK1320
  ) will be sold for $11.
• And for reference, the Gates 5PK705SF
  (FF2 2.3 liter) air conditioner belt costs $8.

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Remove the right wheel, fender liner and mudguard, as well as the plastic engine cover. The tensioner and belt can be changed simply; the only thing that can complicate the work is the lack of a special device. It may come with a belt, or it may not. Here is his photo.

Device for installing belts: 1 – for the generator and pump belt; 2 – for the air conditioning compressor drive belt. The device is inserted into the pump pulley until it clicks and turned with a key of 19. The old belt is cut off. We will put on the new generator drive belt in the following sequence:

Power steering pump pulley. Place the belt under the pump pulley under the device. We put it on the generator.

Alternator belt installation diagram on the second Focus

Checking the condition of the belt Let's say we replaced the roller or are driving a pre-styling Focus 2, but the generator suddenly whistles. Then the first thing we check is this:

Condition of the ridge belt. There should be no cracks or delaminations on its surface. Belt tension. If the belt is loose, it will definitely whistle. Clean pulleys and rollers. The plane in which pulleys and rollers operate. If the longitudinal centers of the pulleys are misaligned, the belt will quickly fail.

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Replacing the drive on 1.8 and 2.0 l engines

On 1.8 and 2.0 liter power plants, the replacement technology is significantly different and simpler, thanks to the use of a tension roller in the design.

The situation with belt drives for 1.8 and 2.0 liter engines is the same as for their “smaller brothers” - there are both original consumables (kit catalog number - 1708274) and analog ones produced by the above-mentioned manufacturers.

Additionally, to carry out the work you will need a new tension roller - original (indexes 534024910 for pre-restyling models and 1465253 - restyled versions) or an analogue.

Thanks to the tensioner, the technology for replacing the alternator belt is very simple and does not require the use of additional devices.

The work algorithm is as follows:

• We cut off the worn drive;
• Replace the tension roller;
• We put the belt on - we put it on the crankshaft pulley, we put it around the pump pulley, we put it on the generator pulley, we pull it to the roller (it is important to follow the specified sequence);
• We put a head with a knob on the roller bolt (putting them under the belt) and moving towards the engine we move the roller, which will allow you to put the belt on it. Let's release the video.

Installing drive belts

A special tool should be included with new alternator (RG) and air conditioner belts.

The air conditioner belt is shorter than the generator belt and is installed from below. The belt drive is installed as follows:

we put the generator belt on the crankshaft pulley, the generator and the power steering pump;

• We attach a special tool (special device) to the pump pulley;
• we pass the belt through the device;

Wet the pump pulley with WD40, grab the device and turn it to the right, clockwise. At the moment of turning, we correct the RG so that it falls into place;

• The WG goes under the water pump pulley, after which you need to remove the device;
• for correct final installation of the generator belt, use a 24mm socket and a crank to turn the generator by the nut in the direction of rotation of the shaft;

The air conditioning belt (AC) is put on from below - first it is attached to the compressor pulley, the next step is to install another device from the kit on the crankshaft pulley.

Pressing the CV against the pulley, rotate the crankshaft clockwise. While turning the shaft, we adjust the belt by hand, and the steering wheel is installed in its place.

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To loosen the belt tension, use a wrench to overcome the resistance of the spring and turn the tension roller bolt clockwise until it stops.

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The exhaust rattles - there are two variations and both are under warranty. Rotate the crankshaft one revolution and check that the belt is positioned correctly in the pulley grooves. After installing the tool, the pump wheel must be turned counterclockwise.

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Remove the accessory drive belt by cutting it with a knife. Otherwise, the strap may become distorted when starting the engine, which will also lead to wear and breakage. If the tension is insufficient or too strong, the strap may wear out quickly.

The new product is put on the shafts of auxiliary devices, that is, the hydraulic booster, air conditioning, as well as the generator set pulley.

When the shaft is turned, you need to check whether the product is installed correctly. To tension the belt on the air conditioning compressor drive, the installation tool should be installed on the shafts of the auxiliary mechanisms. The installation must be carried out so that the tool is located between the two axes of the shaft.

Afterwards, the product is installed on the mechanism and mounted on the air conditioning compressor pulley.

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General Equipment Removal and Installation

Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Location of the engine top cover fastening clamps. NOTICES: Use extreme caution when releasing the fourth clamp and moving the engine top cover near the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the MAP sensor. NOTE: Remove and install the engine top cover only in the sequence shown. Remove the engine top cover. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the engine protection

• Turn the locking elements counterclockwise.

Screw in the bolt (finis code 4413741) of the accessory drive belt tensioner. Remove the accessory drive belt. Screw the bolt into the accessory drive belt tensioner just enough to release the tension on the accessory drive belt. Remove the accessory drive belt from the pulleys.

Vehicles with air conditioning system WARNING: Remove and discard the bolt installed on the accessory belt tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury. NOTICES: Remove and discard the bolt installed on the accessory drive belt tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

When installing, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

WARNING: Remove and discard the bolt installed on the accessory drive belt tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. Vehicles without air conditioning NOTICES: Remove and discard the bolt installed on the accessory belt tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

When installing, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

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Replacing the drive belt for auxiliary units Ford Focus 1 Zetec-E

The crankshaft is rotated until the alternator belt is completely worn. The installation tool is dismantled, and the crankshaft should be turned a few more turns.

Then check that the steps you performed were correct. If everything is done correctly, check the belt tension. You need to put the belt on the drive pulley. It is mounted in such a way that the number located on the surface is directed towards the machine motor. The belt is installed on the shafts of the hydraulic booster, air conditioning system and generator unit. Use a 19 key to turn the water pump pulley.

While the pulley is spinning, the belt is tensioned. Scrolling is carried out until the belt stretches and sits fully on the pulley.

Take an 18mm wrench and use it to turn the crankshaft a few turns. As a result, you can check the correct installation of the part.

To tighten the belt on the compressor drive of the Conder, place the installation tool on the pulleys of the auxiliary devices.

Remove the right front wheel. Remove the right front fender liner. Remove the accessory drive belt by cutting it with a knife.

This is explained by the fact that both belts, even after removal without damage, cannot be reused, since they are designed only for one-time stretching; when installed on pulleys, belt tension adjustment is not provided. In addition, replacement of belts is regulated after a certain mileage or service life, therefore, when replacing the accessory drive belt, the air conditioning compressor drive belt should also be replaced at the same time.

Wipe the pulleys of all units with a clean cloth to prevent belt slippage.

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Install a new accessory drive belt onto the crankshaft, air conditioning compressor and alternator pulleys so that the belt is in the center of the pulley grooves. Install the tool on the water pump pulley in the position shown in Fig.

Replacing a generator on a Ford Focus

Otherwise, the belt will be damaged during installation. Turn the belt mounting tool counterclockwise to the position shown in Fig. Installing the accessory drive belt mounting tool on the water pump pulley Fig.

First we put the belt on the generator pulley. We place one branch of the belt behind the tension roller, and the other, going around the intermediate roller, we put it on the power steering pump pulley.

Next, we put the belt on the pulleys of the air conditioning compressor and coolant pump, and then on the crankshaft pulley. An assistant should help monitor the correct installation of the belt on the pulleys and, if necessary, hold the belt so that it does not jump off them. We release the pressure roller, which, under the action of a spring, will tension the belt with the required force. The exhaust rattles - there are two variations and both are under warranty. In the meantime, the guarantee is a tow truck and service.” Yes, I agree with you.

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Replacing drive belts on a Ford Focus 2 complete instructions with photos

Photo of auxiliary units with drive belts Ford Focus.

• 1 — air conditioning compressor drive belt
• 2 - oil pan
• 3 - auxiliary drive pulley
• 4 - cylinder block
• 5 — bracket for the intermediate support of the right wheel drive
• 6 - upper front timing cover
• 7 — manifold mounting studs
• 8 — bracket for the right support of the unit
• 9 — inlet pipeline
• 10 - generator
• 11 - oil level indicator
• 12 — cooling water pump pulley
• 13 - auxiliary drive belt
• 14 — power steering pump pulley
• 15 — air conditioning compressor bracket
• 16 – air conditioning compressor

Ford Focus drive belts do not have a tensioning or adjustment mechanism, therefore they are disposable. Belts are changed every 100 thousand km. They remove the Ford Focus 2 drive belts quite easily, cut them off with a knife and throw them away, since installing them again is not allowed. To install new drive belts, you will need special tools, see the photo below.

Tools for installing belts Ford Focus 2 1 - for driving auxiliary units (generator) 2 - for the air conditioning compressor

To replace the generator belt, install fixture 1 on the cooling water pump pulley until it clicks. The second part of the device is inserted onto the crankshaft pulley. Photo attached.

Now we put the new generator belt on the drive pulleys of the auxiliary units and the power steering pump, while we place the upper branch of the belt under the device on the pulley of the cooling water pump and put the belt on the generator pulley. Next, using the “19” key, turn the cooling water pump pulley clockwise by the hexagon on the device, stretching the belt until the belt is put on the pulley. In fact, this is how a new alternator belt is installed in a Ford Focus.

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Everything worked out, now don’t forget to remove the tools for installing the belt.

For installing the Ford Focus air conditioning compressor belt. Device number 2 will come in handy (pictured at the very top). We install it on the auxiliary drive pulley so that it is located approximately in the center between the vertical and horizontal axes of the pulley. We put the belt on the pulley of the air conditioner compressor and turn the crankshaft by the bolt securing the auxiliary drive pulley with the 18-degree head, stretching the belt until the belt is put on the pulley. Let's look at the photo further.

This is how the Ford Focus drive belt is replaced. It's not a difficult process, especially when you have tools for changing belts.

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