Serpentine belt replacement instructions needed

2000 FORD FOCUS
200,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID SMITH6
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Need to know how to replace the belt.
Dec 27, 2020 at 8:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There are two different 2.0L engine possibilities. One is a single overhead cam the other is a dual overhead cam. I will provide directions for both.

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Single Overhead Cam

2000 Ford Focus L4-2.0L SOHC VIN P
2.0L SPI
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories Drive Belt Service and Repair Procedures Drive Belt 2.0L SPI
2.0L SPI
Accessory Drive Belt - 2.0L SPI

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the accessory drive belt splash shield.



see pic 1



3. Lower the vehicle.

4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Using a 3/8 inch square drive breaker bar in the hole provided, rotate the tensioner clockwise.



pic 2



Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note: Pic 3 shows belt routing with AC and pic 4 is without AC.

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2.0L Z-tec


2000 Ford Focus L4-2.0L SOHC VIN P
2.0L Zetec-E (Zetec)
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories Drive Belt Service and Repair Procedures Drive Belt 2.0L Zetec-E (Zetec)
2.0L ZETEC-E (ZETEC)
Accessory Drive Belt - 2.0L Zetec-E (Zetec)

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the splash shield.



pic 5



3. Remove the accessory drive belt.

- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.


pic 6




Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Pic 7 shows belt routing for the Z-tec

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Here is a link that shows in general how one is replaced. I thought it may help guide you.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe






Dec 27, 2020 at 10:15 PM