Timing chain replacement: Ford Endura E (IS, J4C, J4D, J4J, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.3, ENDURA-E, 8V, |, 1.3I

• Opens: coolant
• Special tools named: dial gauge

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always use new gaskets
2. At the points shown
3. Read the dial gauge value
4. Remove the drain plug
5. Remove the drive belt cover

6. Remove the lower splash guard
7. Disconnect the coolant hose
8. Turn the tensioner clockwise to release the belt tension
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley
10. Remove the ancillary drive belt
11. Remove the coolant pump pulley
12. Disconnect the hose at the coolant pump
13. Remove the coolant pump
14. Remove the crankshaft pulley
15. Remove the timing cover
16. Remove and discard the crankshaft oil seal
17. Remove the ring
18. Remove the chain tensioner
19. Remove the camshaft position sensor(s)
20. Remove the camshaft gearwheel and chain

Installation and checks

21. Fit the camshaft gearwheel and chain
22. Turn the crankshaft clockwise
23. Remove the special tool
24. Refit the timing chain cover
25. Fit the coolant pump
26. Renew the gasket
27. Reconnect the coolant hose
28. Refit the coolant pump pulley
29. Refit the crankshaft pulley
30. Reconnect the coolant hose
31. Refit the lower cover
32. Refit the drive belt
33. Refit the upper cover
34. Refill the cooling system
35. Refit the expansion tank pressure cap
36. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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