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Timing Chain: Removal

CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER  in this article.
  2. Rotate the crankshaft and align the timing marks.
    Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks
    G04709097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.
    Fig 2: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G04709098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the timing chain, the camshaft sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket as an assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain
    G04709099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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