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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FOCUS L4-2.3L VIN ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINETIMING COMPONENTSTIMING COVER
2007 Ford Focus L4-2.3L VIN Z
Timing Cover
2007 Ford Focus L4-2.3L VIN ZSECTION Timing Cover
Engine Front Cover
Install the engine front cover. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, to the following specifications:
Tighten the 8 mm bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Tighten the 13 mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Engine Front Cover-to-oil Pan bolts
Install the 4 engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts.
Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
Install the engine front cover. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, to the following specifications:
Tighten the 8 mm bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Tighten the 13 mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Engine Front Cover-to-oil Pan bolts
Install the 4 engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts.
Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.