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Engine Timing Tool Kit
for Ford 1.5L 3 Cylinder
EcoBoost Petrol
Part No. 8417
Instructions
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Introduction
Applications
The latest 1.5 Ford EcoBoost engine is a 3-cylinder engine with chain driven camshafts.
Laser 8417 has been developed to allow the user to lock these engines in their “timed”
position to safely remove and replace the cam chain and/or check the camshaft timing.
Made in Sheffield.
• Applications include: Ford Fiesta (from 2018), Focus (from 2018), Focus Active (from 2019),
Kuga (from 2019).
• Engine applications include: 1.5L EcoBoost Petrol YZJA, Y2DA, Y1DA, YZDA.
• Equivalent to OEM 303-1643, 303-1649 & 303-1645.
• Used for timing chain replacement and engine rebuilds.
• Use in accordance with OEM instructions.
Components
B
B
Make, Model, Year Engine Codes
Ford
Fiesta From 2018
Focus From 2018
Focus Active From 2019
Kuga From 2019
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1,5L
YZJA
Y2DA
Y1DA
YZDA
Instructions
The following instructions are for guidance only. Please refer to OEM derived data such as
the vehicle manufacturers’ own data or Autodata.
The use of this engine timing tool kit is purely down to the user’s discretion and The Tool
Connection Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any damage caused whatsoever.
A
D
Ref. Code OEM Ref. Description
A C863 303-1643 Flywheel Locking & Holding Tool
B C1002 303-1649 Camshaft Locking & Holding Tool
C C026 2mm Tensioner Pin
D C1003 303-1645 Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation Tool
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B
C
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InstructionsInstructions
NOTE:
• Access to the timing chains requires removal of the engine front cover and
replacement of the front crankshaft oil seal.
• Ensure the engine timing marks on the chain and sprockets are aligned as per OEM
instructions.
• With the timing chain in place, alignment of the timing marks on the camshaft,
crankshaft and chain may take several turns of the crankshaft. The marks should be
aligned as shown in figure 1.
Fig 1:
Component (B): CAMSHAFT LOCKING & HOLDING TOOL
The camshaft locking and holding tool (B) has 2 purposes:
1. Locking and holding the camshaft when removing and fitting the camshaft sprockets.
(see figure 3).
NOTE: For tightening torques please refer to OEM instructions.
Fig 3:
2. Locking and holding the inlet cam shaft when refitting the timing chain; with the
camshaft sprockets fitted and tightened, align the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions (see figure 1). Fit the camshaft locking
tool (B) to the inlet camshaft as shown in figures 3 and proceed to fit the chain guides
and tensioner as described by the OEM instructions.
Component (A):
FLYWHEEL LOCKING &
HOLDING TOOL
Component A is used to lock the
crankshaft via the starter ring
gear and requires the removal
of the starter motor as shown in
figure 2. With the flywheel locked
the crankshaft pulley bolt can be
undone to allow the front pulley
to be removed.
Component (C):
Fig 3:
2mm TENSIONER PIN
Fig 2:
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Timing chain tensioner
locking pin (see figure 4).
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Safety Warnings - please read
Component (D): CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL
The crankshaft seal fitting tool is used to squarely fit the crankshaft seal in a controlled
manner to ensure there is no damage to the seal (See figure 5).
1. Fit the seal to the tool.
2. Align the tool to the seal housing.
3. Press the seal into the housing using the old crankshaft pulley bolt.
Fig 5:
• If the engine has been identified as an
Interference engine, damage to the engine
will occur if the timing belt has been
damaged. A compression check of all
the cylinders should be taken before the
cylinder head (s) are removed.
• Do not turn crankshaft or camshaft when
the timing belt/chain has been removed.
• To make turning the engine easier,
remove the spark plugs/glow plugs or
injectors.
• Observe all tightening torques.
• Do not turn the engine using the camshaft
or any other sprocket.
• Disconnect the battery earth lead (check
Radio code is available).
• Do not use cleaning fluids on belts,
sprockets or rollers.
• Some toothed timing belts are not
interchangeable. Check the replacement
belt has the correct tooth profile.
• Always mark the belt with the direction of
running before removal.
• Do not lever or force the belt onto its
sprockets.
• Do not use timing pins to lock the
engine when slackening or tightening the
crankshaft pulley bolts.
• ALWAYS REFER TO A REPUTABLE
MANUFACTURERS WORKSHOP
MANUAL.
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Our products are designed to be used correctly and with care for the purpose for which they
are intended. No liability is accepted by the Tool Connection for incorrect use of any of our
products, and the Tool Connection cannot be held responsible for any damage to personnel,
property or equipment when using the tools. Incorrect use will also invalidate the warranty.
If applicable, the applications database and any instructional information provided has been
designed to offer general guidance for a particular tool’s use and while all attention is given
to the accuracy of the data no project should be attempted without referring first to the
manufacturer’s technical documentation (workshop or instruction manual) or the use of a
recognised authority such as Autodata.
It is our policy to continually improve our products and thus we reserve the right to alter
specifications and components without prior notice. It is the responsibility of the user to
ensure the suitability of the tools and information prior to their use.
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