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Items 7-20: Timing Drive Components Removal Note

  1. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the torque converter cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
    G01527980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: There is one window on the ignition pulse wheel that is unique to accept the special tool.
  2. Install the special tool.
    • Turn the crankshaft to 45 degrees ATDC. The crankshaft keyway will be in the 6 o'clock position.
    • Install the special tool.
      Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
      G01527981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Make sure the flats of the camshaft are facing upward. If not, repeat Step 2.
    Fig 3: Proper Positioning Of Camshaft Flats
    G01527982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: The flats on the camshaft must completely contact the special service tool or damage to the camshafts can occur. Slowly draw the special tool down evenly until it is fully seated on the camshaft flats.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
    G01527983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the special tool on the RH cylinder head.
    5. CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft will occur.
    Fig 5: Removing RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G01527984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
    6. CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft will occur.
    Fig 6: Removing RH VCT Unit Bolt
    G01527985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove and discard the RH VCT unit bolt.
  7. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner.
    1. Push the lever down and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
    2. Remove the bolts and the tensioner.
      Fig 7: Removing RH Timing Chain Tensioner
      G01527986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the RH tensioner arm.
    Fig 8: Removing RH Tensioner Arm
    G01527987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the RH timing chain guide.
    Fig 9: Removing RH Timing Chain Guide
    G01527988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the RH primary timing chain.
    Fig 10: Removing RH Primary Timing Chain
    G01527989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the special tool from the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 11: Removing Special Tool
    G01527990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. CAUTION: The flats on the camshaft must completely contact the special service tool or damage to the camshafts can occur. Slowly draw the special tool down evenly until it is fully seated on the camshaft flats.
    Fig 12: Installing Special Tool
    G01527991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tool on the LH head.
    13. CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft can occur.
    Fig 13: Removing LH VCT Unit Bolt And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G01527992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove and discard the LH VCT unit bolt and the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
  14. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner.
    1. Push the lever down and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
    2. Remove the bolts and the tensioner.
      Fig 14: Removing LH Timing Chain Tensioner
      G01527993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the LH tensioner arm.
    Fig 15: Removing LH Tensioner Arm
    G01527994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the LH timing chain guide.
    Fig 16: Removing LH Timing Chain Guide
    G01527995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the LH primary timing chain.
    Fig 17: Removing LH Primary Timing Chain
    G01527996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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