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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 section.
  2. Remove the ignition pulse wheel.
    Fig 1: Removing Ignition Pulse Wheel
    G03200394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the crankshaft damper bolt and washer.
    Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Damper
    G03200395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the 9 o'clock position.
    Fig 3: Rotating Crankshaft Keyway To 9 O'Clock Position
    G03200396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the 3 o'clock position.
    Fig 4: Rotating Crankshaft Keyway To 3 O'Clock Position
    G03200397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Verify that the front 2 intake camshaft lobes are pointing up.
    Fig 5: Positioning 2 Intake Camshaft Lobes
    G03200398Courtesy 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 Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03200399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 7: Removing RH Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03200400Courtesy 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
    G03200401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
  10. Remove the RH timing chain.
    Fig 9: Removing RH Timing Chain
    G03200402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolts and the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid housing assembly.
    Fig 10: Removing RH Variable Camshaft Timing Solenoid Housing Assembly
    G03200403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the 11 o'clock position.
    Fig 11: Rotating Crankshaft Keyway To 11 O'Clock Position
    G03200404Courtesy 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: Installing Stiff Wire Or Paper Clip
    G03200405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 13: Removing LH Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03200406Courtesy 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
    G03200407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
  16. Remove the LH timing chain.
    Fig 15: Removing LH Timing Chain
    G03200408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the LH VCT solenoid housing assembly.
    Fig 16: Removing LH VCT Solenoid Housing Assembly
    G03200409Courtesy 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 RH VCT Actuator
    G03200410Courtesy 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 RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
    G03200411Courtesy 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 LH VCT Actuator
    G03200412Courtesy 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 LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
    G03200413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the crankshaft sprockets.
    Fig 21: Removing Crankshaft Sprockets
    G03200414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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