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Timing Drive Components: Removal

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CAUTION: This pulse wheel is used with several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "20-25-30 DAMB 30 RFF" only. This slot is also marked with an orange paint mark and aligns with the missing tooth in the trigger wheel.
  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER  in this article .
  2. Remove the ignition pulse wheel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Pulse Wheel
    G03995784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the crankshaft damper bolt and washer.
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Damper Bolt And Washer
    G03995785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the 9 o'clock position.
    Fig 3: Positioning Crankshaft Keyway To 9 O'Clock Position
    G03995786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the 3 o'clock position.
    Fig 4: Positioning Crankshaft Keyway To 3 O'Clock Position
    G03995787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Verify that the front 2 intake camshaft lobes are pointing up.
    Fig 5: Verifying Front Intake Camshaft Lobes Are Pointing Up
    G03995788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Compress the RH timing chain tensioner.
    1. Release the racheting pawl.
    2. Compress the timing chain tensioner and install a stiff wire or paper clip.
    Fig 6: Compressing RH Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03995789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts And RH Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03995790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: If the RH timing chain tensioner arm is to be reused, mark the position to make sure that it is installed on the correct side when reassembled.
    Fig 8: Removing RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    G03995791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
  10. Remove the RH timing chain.
    Fig 9: Removing RH Timing Chain
    G03995792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolts and the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid housing assembly.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolts And RH Variable Camshaft Timing Solenoid Housing Assembly
    G03995793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the 11 o'clock position.
    Fig 11: Positioning Crankshaft Keyway To 11 O'Clock Position
    G03995794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Compress the LH timing chain tensioner.
    1. Release the racheting pawl.
    2. Compress the timing chain tensioner and install a stiff wire or paper clip.
    Fig 12: Compressing LH Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03995795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 13: Removing Bolts And LH Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03995796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. CAUTION: If the LH timing chain tensioner arm is to be reused, mark the position to make sure that it is installed on the correct side when reassembled.
    Fig 14: Removing LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    G03995797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
  16. Remove the LH timing chain.
    Fig 15: Removing LH Timing Chain
    G03995798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the LH VCT solenoid housing assembly.
    Fig 16: Removing LH VCT Solenoid Housing Assembly
    G03995799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Using a wrench on the flats of the camshaft, hold the camshaft in position and remove the bolt and the RH VCT actuator.
    • Discard the bolt.
    Fig 17: Removing Bolt And RH VCT Actuator
    G03995800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Using a wrench on the flats of the camshaft, hold the camshaft in position and remove the bolt and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket.
    • Discard the bolt.
    Fig 18: Removing Bolt And RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
    G03995801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Using a wrench on the flats of the camshaft, hold the camshaft in position and remove the bolt and the LH VCT actuator.
    • Discard the bolt.
    Fig 19: Removing Bolt And LH VCT Actuator
    G03995802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Using a wrench on the flats of the camshaft, hold the camshaft in position and remove the bolt and the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket.
    • Discard the bolt.
    Fig 20: Removing Bolt And LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
    G03995803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the crankshaft sprockets.
Fig 21: Removing Crankshaft Sprockets
G03995804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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