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Timing Belt: Removal

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  1. Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  2. Detach the coolant expansion tank.
    • Remove the bolt and position the expansion tank to one side.
      Fig 1: Detaching Coolant Expansion Tank
      G01615091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Detach the power steering reservoir and position to one side.
    Fig 2: Detaching Power Steering Reservoir
    G01615092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the right-hand front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  5. Remove the crankshaft pulley/vibration damper.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Pulley/Vibration Damper
    G01615093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    7. CAUTION: Do not pull on the ignition wire when removing the spark plug connector. If necessary remove the ignition coil plug to avoid bending the ignition wire. Turn the spark plug connector slightly before removing to loosen the gasket.
    CAUTION: Pull off the spark plug connector in a straight movement.
  7. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
    • Remove the two ignition wire separators from the valve cover.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Ignition Wires From Spark Plugs
      G01615094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: If an original spark plug is reused, install it in the same cylinder from which it was removed. New spark plugs may be installed in any cylinder.
    Fig 5: Removing Spark Plugs
    G01615095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the spark plugs (shown with engine removed).
  9. Place a jack with a wooden block under the oil pan and raise slowly until the front engine mounting is free from strain.
  10. Remove the engine front mounting.
    Fig 6: Removing Engine Front Mounting
    G01615096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the timing belt cover.
    Fig 7: Removing Timing Belt Cover
    G01615097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the engine front mounting bracket (shown with engine removed).
    Fig 8: Removing Engine Front Mounting Bracket
    G01615098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Align the timing marks.
    Fig 9: Aligning Timing Marks
    G01615099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the timing belt.
    1. Use an 8 mm Allen wrench and turn counter clockwise 1/4 turn.
    2. Insert a 3 mm (1/8 inch) drill bit to lock the timing belt tensioner in place.
    • Remove the timing belt.
      Fig 10: Removing Timing Belt
      G01615100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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