How to remove and install the tensioner, camshaft and crankshaft sprockets, and timing belt guide pulley on Ford Focus?

It is only advisable to remove the tensioner as a step that goes hand in hand with the timing belt change, in this way, once the belt tension has been disrupted, the valve timing is correctly realigned. There is tensioner to be removed and checked and many professionals will advice that the tensioner assemblies be replaced as a whole whenever the timing belt is to be replaced. The only special operation, which is required after removing the old tensioner is the installation of the new tensioner. In the case of the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets, removal of any of the sprockets means that the belt tension has to be released and in the process the whole timing belt of the vehicle must be replaced to ensure correct the required valve timing. In the case of its removal, camshaft sprockets can be released from the place with the help of their retaining bolts once the timing belt is off; it is advisable to take some time and label the sprockets for orientation. The crankshaft sprocket can be pulled off by pulling on this bolt, recommended to remove the crankshaft pulley and timing belt with FRONT marking on the sprocket and paying attention to the installation direction of the thrust washer. The sprockets need to be inspected and installation process is the reversal of the removal process with tensioning of the timing belt. For the timing belt guide pulleys the upper guide pulley, one can get access by removing the upper and middle covers while the lower guide pulley, (for early models) will need access from the lower cover. The guide pulley bolt should be unbolted, and a lot of precaution is needed in order not to discard the timing belt from the sprockets. The condition of the pulley(s) should be inspected and many mechanics also suggest the guide pulley assembly should be replaced when doing a timing belt replacement. If the pulley bolts are removed then installation is the procedure followed whereby the bolts are tightened until they get to the correct torque setting.

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Ford Focus Sprocket - Camshaft
Part Number: 1S7Z-6256-AA
$21.07 MSRP: $30.80
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- Position: Driver Side & Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L Duratec HE, 4 Cyl 2.3L | 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle - 4F27E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Sprocket - Camshaft
Part Number: 6S4Z-6256-AA
$31.10 MSRP: $45.47
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Timing Gear Set
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.3L | 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle - 4F27E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Sprocket - Camshaft
Part Number: CJ5Z-6256-B
$74.33 MSRP: $108.67
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Intake
- Replaced by: CJ5Z-6256-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2018 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.3L Ecoboost | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - B5/IB5, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6DCT450 - MPS6, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, RHD 4WD (FTD)
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Ford Focus Cam
Part Number: CJ5Z-6C525-A
$83.61 MSRP: $122.23
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Exhaust
- Replaced by: CJ5Z-6C525-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2018 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L Ecoboost | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - B5/IB5, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6DCT450 - MPS6, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, RHD 4WD (FTD)
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Ford Focus Cam
Part Number: CP9Z-6C525-D
$135.99 MSRP: $210.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator
- Manufacturer Note: Exhaust
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: CP9Z-6C525-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2018 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L DI TIVCT Petrol | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Sprocket - Camshaft
Part Number: CP9Z-6256-D
$134.81 MSRP: $209.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator
- Manufacturer Note: Intake
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: CP9Z-6256-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2018 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L DI TIVCT Petrol | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Sprocket - Camshaft
Part Number: CJ5Z-6256-A
$74.33 MSRP: $108.67
You Save: $34.34 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Intake
- Replaced by: CJ5Z-6256-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2018 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Sprocket - Camshaft
Part Number: 3L8Z-6256-AA
$30.10 MSRP: $44.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft Gear, Sprocket, Timing Gear Set
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.3L | 4AT 4F27E, 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle - 4F27E, 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - B5/IB5, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6MT, 6-Speed Manual Transmission, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Sprocket - Camshaft
Part Number: CP9Z-6256-A
$134.81 MSRP: $209.00
You Save: $74.19 (36%)
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Intake
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: CP9Z-6256-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L DI TIVCT Petrol | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Cam
Part Number: CP9Z-6C525-B
$135.99 MSRP: $210.83
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Exhaust
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: CP9Z-6C525-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L DI TIVCT Petrol | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Camshaft Sprocket
Part Number: JX6Z-6256-A
$108.94 MSRP: $170.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sprocket - Camshaft; Actuator
- Manufacturer Note: Intake
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2018 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L DI TIVCT Petrol | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Cam
Part Number: JX6Z-6C525-A
$110.16 MSRP: $170.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator
- Manufacturer Note: Exhaust
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2018 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L DI TIVCT Petrol | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Sprocket - Camshaft
Part Number: CM5Z-6256-A
$146.72 MSRP: $214.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator
- Manufacturer Note: Intake
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 Ford Focus | 3 Cyl 1.0L EcoBoost 120PS/125PS/140PS | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Cam
Part Number: CM5Z-6C525-A
$145.45 MSRP: $225.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator
- Manufacturer Note: Exhaust
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 Ford Focus | 3 Cyl 1.0L EcoBoost 120PS/125PS/140PS | 1-Speed Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F15, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission DPS6, 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - MMT6, 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Gear - Camshaft Drive
Part Number: 2M5Z-6256-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sprocket
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec VVT | 4AT 4F27E, 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle - 4F27E, 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - B5/IB5, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6MT, 6-Speed Manual Transmission, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Gear - Camshaft Drive
Part Number: F8CZ-6256-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft 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:
- 2000-2004 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec VVT | 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle - 4F27E, 4AT 4F27E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - B5/IB5, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 5MT, 6-Speed Manual Transmission, 6MT, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Sprocket - Camshaft
Part Number: F8CZ-6256-CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft Gear, Sprocket, Timing Gear Set
- 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:
- 2000-2004 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L CVH EFI | 4AT 4F27E, 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle - 4F27E, 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - B5/IB5, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75, 6MT, 6-Speed Manual Transmission, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Focus Gear - Camshaft Drive
Part Number: F8CZ-6256-BA
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: F8CZ-6256-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Ford Focus | 4 Cyl 2.0L | 4AT 4F27E, 5MT, 6MT

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Ford Focus Variable Timing Sprocket Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Sprocket - Camshaft
3L8Z-6256-AA
Q: How to remove and install the tensioner, camshaft and crankshaft sprockets, and timing belt guide pulley on Ford Focus?
A:
It is only advisable to remove the tensioner as a step that goes hand in hand with the timing belt change, in this way, once the belt tension has been disrupted, the valve timing is correctly realigned. There is tensioner to be removed and checked and many professionals will advice that the tensioner assemblies be replaced as a whole whenever the timing belt is to be replaced. The only special operation, which is required after removing the old tensioner is the installation of the new tensioner. In the case of the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets, removal of any of the sprockets means that the belt tension has to be released and in the process the whole timing belt of the vehicle must be replaced to ensure correct the required valve timing. In the case of its removal, camshaft sprockets can be released from the place with the help of their retaining bolts once the timing belt is off; it is advisable to take some time and label the sprockets for orientation. The crankshaft sprocket can be pulled off by pulling on this bolt, recommended to remove the Crankshaft Pulley and timing belt with FRONT marking on the sprocket and paying attention to the installation direction of the thrust washer. The sprockets need to be inspected and installation process is the reversal of the removal process with tensioning of the timing belt. For the timing belt guide pulleys the upper guide pulley, one can get access by removing the upper and middle covers while the lower guide pulley, (for early models) will need access from the lower cover. The guide pulley bolt should be unbolted, and a lot of precaution is needed in order not to discard the timing belt from the sprockets. The condition of the pulley(s) should be inspected and many mechanics also suggest the guide pulley assembly should be replaced when doing a timing belt replacement. If the pulley bolts are removed then installation is the procedure followed whereby the bolts are tightened until they get to the correct torque setting.

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