How to Service and Repair the Variable Timing Sprocket and Timing Belt on Ford Escort?

A professional must begin servicer and repair procedures by removing the timing belt and timing sprockets from the vehicle. The camshaft alignment tool serves as a tool for alignment only and should never be used to secure the camshafts when dealing with bolt nuts or tightening them because doing so risks breaking the camshaft ear structures. An open-end wrench should be used to stop rotation of the camshaft because both bolt removal and intake camshaft timing sprocket extraction require this tool. The open-end wrench will stop the camshaft from turning during the removal step of the exhaust camshaft sprocket. Afterward, remove the VCT oil plug and then detach both the bolt and the sprocket. When installing VCT sprockets align the rectangular tab located at the backside with the hole on the thrust bushing front face to prevent performance issues in your engine. The installation process should follow the reversal of uninstallation procedures.

OEM Ford Escort Variable Timing Sprocket

Timing Gear Sprocket

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Ford Escort Camshaft Gear Part Number: F8CZ-6256-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear - Camshaft Drive; Engine Timing Camshaft Gear; Variable Valve Timing Sprocket; Cam Gear; Intake Gear; Sprocket
- Manufacturer Note: Exhaust
- Replaces: F8CZ-6256-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2003 Ford Escort | ZX2, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, ZX2 S/R | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escort Camshaft Gear Part Number: F8CZ-6256-CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sprocket - Camshaft; Engine Timing Camshaft Gear; Variable Valve Timing Sprocket; Timing Gear; Cam Gear; Timing Gear Set; Sprocket
- Manufacturer Note: FROM 1/3/98
- Replaces: F5CZ-6256-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2002 Ford Escort | Base, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escort Camshaft Gear Part Number: F8CZ-6256-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sprocket - Camshaft; Variable Valve Timing Sprocket; Cam Gear; Exhaust Gear; Sprocket
- Manufacturer Note: O-rings only service as part of this unit, Exhaust; Variable Cam Timing unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2003 Ford Escort | ZX2, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, ZX2 S/R | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

Ford Escort Variable Timing Sprocket

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Ford Escort Variable Timing Sprocket Parts and Q&A

Camshaft Gear
F8CZ-6256-BB
Q: How to Service and Repair the Variable Timing Sprocket and Timing Belt on Ford Escort?
A:
A professional must begin servicer and repair procedures by removing the Timing Belt and timing sprockets from the vehicle. The Camshaft alignment tool serves as a tool for alignment only and should never be used to secure the camshafts when dealing with bolt nuts or tightening them because doing so risks breaking the camshaft ear structures. An open-end wrench should be used to stop rotation of the camshaft because both bolt removal and intake camshaft timing sprocket extraction require this tool. The open-end wrench will stop the camshaft from turning during the removal step of the exhaust camshaft sprocket. Afterward, remove the VCT oil plug and then detach both the bolt and the sprocket. When installing VCT sprockets align the rectangular tab located at the backside with the hole on the thrust bushing front face to prevent performance issues in your engine. The installation process should follow the reversal of uninstallation procedures.