Timing Chain: Installation

RH and LH timing chains 

1. Using a small pick, carefully push the LH tensioner rack pawl retainer away from the rack pawl and compress the tensioner plunger and rack using a vise. Use the General Equipment: Vise

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2. • Install a retaining clip into the tensioner to hold the rack pawl and plunger in the seated position for tensioner installation.
   • Remove the LH tensioner from the vise.

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3. If the copper links are not visible, mark the links on each end, and use as timing marks.

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4. NOTE: Verify the crankshaft keyway is at the 11 o'clock position.
   NOTE: Make sure the upper half of the timing chain is below the tensioner arm dowel and above the chain guide pin.

   Install the LH timing chain.

   • Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the LH VCT assembly.
   • Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.

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5. Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm.

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6. Install the LH primary timing chain tensioner and bolts.

   Torque:

   Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

   Stage 2: 45 °

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7. Install the LH timing chain guide and the bolt.

   Torque:

   Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

   Stage 2: 45 °

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8. Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.

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9. Using a small pick, carefully push the RH tensioner rack pawl retainer away from the rack pawl and compress the tensioner plunger and rack using a vise. Use the General Equipment: Vise

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10. • Install a retaining clip into the tensioner to hold the rack pawl and plunger in the seated position for tensioner installation.
    • Remove the RH tensioner from the vise.

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11. If the copper links are not visible, mark the links on each end, and use as timing marks.

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12. NOTE: Verify the crankshaft keyway is at the 11 o'clock position.

    Install the RH timing chain.

    • Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.
    • Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the RH VCT assembly.

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13. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner and the bolts.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 45 °

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14. Install the RH timing chain guide and bolt.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 45 °

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15. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.

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16. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.

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17. • Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft intake lobe is positioned so that the intake valve would be fully opened.
    • Lubricate the all RH camshaft lopes with clean engine oil.

      Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

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18. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Lubricate the LH and RH rocker arm shaft-to-valve tip and rocker arm-to-camshaft lobe contact area with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

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19. Lubricate the all LH camshaft lopes with clean engine oil.

    Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

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20. Install the LH intake rocker arm shaft assembly and the bolts finger-tight and tighten the bolts sequence shown, in 3 stages.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    Stage 3: 60 °

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21. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe is positioned so that the exhaust valve would be fully opened.

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22. Install the LH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly and the bolts finger-tight and tighten the bolts sequence shown, in 3 stages.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    Stage 3: 60 °

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23. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft intake lobe is positioned so that the intake valve would be fully closed.

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24. Install the RH intake rocker arm shaft assembly and the bolts finger-tight and tighten the bolts sequence shown, in 3 stages.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    Stage 3: 60 °

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25. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe is positioned so that the exhaust valve would be fully closed.

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26. Install the RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly and the bolts finger-tight and tighten the bolts sequence shown, in 3 stages.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    Stage 3: 60 °

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    RH timing chain 

    NOTE: The following step only cover installation of the RH timing chain.
27. Using a small pick, carefully push the RH tensioner rack pawl retainer away from the rack pawl and compress the tensioner plunger and rack using a vise. Use the General Equipment: Vise

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28. • Install a retaining clip into the tensioner to hold the rack pawl and plunger in the seated position for tensioner installation.
    • Remove the RH tensioner from the vise.

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29. If the copper links are not visible, mark 2 links on each end, and use as timing marks.

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30. NOTE: Verify the crankshaft keyway is at the 11 o'clock position.
    NOTE: The LH timing chain does not need to be aligned with the LH timing marks to install the RH timing chain.

    Install the RH timing chain.

    • Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.
    • Align the colored link on the timing chain with the timing mark on the RH VCT assembly.

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31. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner and the bolts.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 45 °

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32. Install the RH timing chain guide and bolt.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 45 °

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33. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.

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34. NOTE: The LH timing chain does not need to be aligned with the LH timing marks to install the RH timing chain.

    As a post-check, verify correct alignment of the RH timing marks.

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35. Lubricate the RH rocker arm shaft-to-valve tip and rocker arm-to-camshaft lobe contact area with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

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36. • Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft intake lobe is positioned so that the intake valve would be fully closed.
    • Lubricate the all RH camshaft lopes with clean engine oil.

      Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

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37. Install the RH intake rocker arm shaft assembly and the bolts finger-tight and tighten the bolts sequence shown, in 3 stages.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    Stage 3: 60 °

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38. Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe is positioned so that the exhaust valve would be fully closed.

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39. Install the RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly and the bolts finger-tight and tighten the bolts sequence shown, in 3 stages.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    Stage 3: 60 °

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    RH and LH timing chains 

40. Remove the crankshaft bolt.

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41. Install the lower spark plugs. Refer to: Spark Plugs .
42. Install the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .