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Timing Drive Components: Removal

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CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, the timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
  2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Sensor Ring At Crankshaft
    G04583449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: If the components are to be installed, they must be installed in the same positions or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
  3. Remove the 6 bolts and remove the 3 balance shaft bearing caps.
    4. Fig 2: Balance Shaft Caps & Bolts
    GF0011760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the balance shaft.
    5. Fig 3: Balance Shaft
    GF0011761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed may the crankshaft or camshaft be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
  5. Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
    6. Fig 4: Rotating Crankshaft To Position Keyway At 12 O'Clock
    GF0005646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install and carefully tighten the special tool on the camshafts.
    7. Fig 5: Installing Special Tool On Camshafts
    GF0011762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts, the LH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying LH Timing Chain Tensioner & Tensioner Arm
    G03919950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
  8. Remove the 2 bolts, the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    9. Fig 7: Locating RH Timing Chain Tensioner And Tensioner Arm
    GF0005578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprockets.
    10. Fig 8: View Of Left And Right Timing Chains, Sprockets And Crankshaft Gear
    G03885313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 4 bolts and the timing chain guides.
    11. Fig 9: Locating Timing Chain Guides Bolts
    G03920972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 2 bolts, flat washers, camshaft sprockets and RH camshaft spacer.
    12. Fig 10: Exploded View Of Camshaft Sprockets
    GF0011763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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