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Timing Drive Components: Removal

NOTE: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
    WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
  3. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Sensor Ring At Crankshaft
    G04583449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the 8 ignition coil electrical connectors (4 shown in illustration).
    5. Fig 2: Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    GF0013684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolts and the 8 ignition coils (4 shown in illustration).
    6. Fig 3: Ignition Coils & Bolts
    GF0013568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, damage may occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
    NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug wells before removing the spark plugs.
  6. Remove the 8 spark plugs.
    7. Fig 4: Spark Plug
    GF0013569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the lobe of the camshaft up.
    8. Fig 5: Positioning Camshaft Lobe Up
    GF0013570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
    9. Fig 6: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
  9. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller followers.
    10. Fig 7: Camshaft Roller Followers
    GF0013583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
    11. Fig 8: Crankshaft With Keyway At 12 O'clock Position
    GF0002691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
  11. Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the timing chain tensioners.
    3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.
    12. Fig 9: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioning System
    G03962450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the RH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
    • Repeat for the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
    13. Fig 10: View Of Left And Right Timing Chains, Sprockets And Crankshaft Gear
    G03885313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the timing chain guides.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the LH timing chain guide.
    3. Remove the bolts.
    4. Remove the RH timing chain guide.
    14. Fig 11: Identifying Timing Chain Guides
    G03962452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  14. Install the Camshaft Position Aligner.
    15. Fig 12: Installing Special Tool
    GF0013572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  15. Remove the bolt and the camshaft gear.
    16. Fig 13: Camshaft Gear Bolt
    GF0013573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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