Timing Drive Components: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, with diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley. Therefore the engine must be retimed each time the damper is removed. Otherwise severe damage can occur.

Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Remove the timing chain tensioner.
1. Compress the timing chain tensioner, and insert a paper clip into the hole.
2. Remove the bolts and timing chain tensioner.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the RH timing chain guide.

Fig 2: Removing RH Timing Chain Guide
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the timing chain.

Fig 3: Removing Timing Chain
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain guide.

Fig 4: Removing LH Timing Chain Guide
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not rely on the Camshaft Alignment Plate to prevent camshaft rotation. Damage to the tool or the camshaft can occur.

If necessary, remove the bolts and the camshaft sprockets.
- Use the flats on the camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Camshaft Sprockets
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.