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Timing Drive Components: Installation

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  1. Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Bolts
      G06063051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: It is necessary to tilt the Camshaft Holding Tool toward the rear of the engine to access the rearmost secondary timing chain tensioner bolt.
  2. Install the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Locating Bolts And RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
      G06062041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Assemble the RH VCT  assembly, the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the RH secondary timing chain.
    • Align the colored links with the timing marks.
      Fig 3: Aligning Colored Links With Timing Marks
      G06062045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the RH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
    Fig 4: Locating RH Secondary Timing Assembly
    G06062046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the new VCT  bolt and new exhaust camshaft bolt and the original washer. Tighten in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
      Fig 5: Locating RH VCT Assembly Bolt And RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
      G06062040Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the lockpin from the RH secondary timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 6: Removing Lockpin From RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
    G06062048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: It is necessary to tilt the Camshaft Holding Tool toward the rear of the engine to access the rearmost secondary timing chain tensioner bolt.
  7. Install the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 7: Locating LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner And Bolts
      G06062049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Assemble the LH VCT  assembly, the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the LH secondary timing chain.
    • Align the colored links with the timing marks.
      Fig 8: Aligning Colored Links With Timing Marks
      G06062050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the LH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
    Fig 9: Locating LH Secondary Timing Assembly
    G06062051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the new VCT  bolt and new exhaust camshaft bolt and the original washer. Tighten in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
      Fig 10: Locating LH VCT Assembly Bolt And LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
      G06062037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the lockpin from the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 11: Removing Lockpin From LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
    G06062053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
    Fig 12: Locating Crankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket
    G06062034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT  assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
    Fig 13: Locating Timing Marks
    G06062055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the upper LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 14: Locating Bolts And Upper LH Primary Timing Chain Guide
      G06063046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 15: Locating Bolts And Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide
      G06062032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    Fig 16: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    G06062031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
    • Rotate the lever counterclockwise.
    • Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger.
    • Align the hole in the lever with the hole in the tensioner housing.
    • Install a suitable lockpin.
      Fig 17: Installing Suitable Lockpin
      G06062059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
  18. Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the lockpin.
      Fig 18: Removing Lockpin
      G06063057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    Fig 19: Locating Timing Marks
    G06062061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install new VCT  housing seals.
    Fig 20: Locating VCT Housing Seals
    G06063041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
  21. Install the LH VCT  housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 21: Identifying LH VCT Housing And Bolts
      G06062063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
  22. Install the RH VCT  housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 22: Identifying RH VCT Housing And Bolts
      G06062064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
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