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Timing Drive Components: Removal

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CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, see ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  2. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, see CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
  3. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
    Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Sensor Ring
    G01338825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the special tools on the camshaft.
    Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Aligner Tools
    G01338826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the crankshaft until the timing mark on the RH camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 11 o'clock position and the timing mark on the LH camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 12 o'clock position.
    Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain Timing Marks
    G01338827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: At no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated, unless otherwise instructed. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
    Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Holding Tool
    G01338828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the special tool to check the correct positioning of the camshaft sprockets.
  7. Remove the crankshaft holding tool and 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.
    Fig 5: Removing Timing Chain Tensioning System
    G01338829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. 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.
    Fig 6: Removing Timing Chains & Crankshaft Sprocket
    G01338830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove both 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.
    Fig 7: Removing Timing Chain Guides
    G01338831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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