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Timing Drive Components: Installation

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CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
    CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.
    NOTE: Camshaft shown installed to clarify camshaft roller follower position.
    NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 1: Locating RH Camshaft Roller Followers
    GF0005583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install only the identified camshaft roller followers onto the RH cylinder head.
    2. CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.
    NOTE: Camshaft shown installed to clarify camshaft roller follower position.
    NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller followers prior to installation.
    Fig 2: Locating LH Camshaft Roller Followers
    GF0005584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install only the identified camshaft roller followers onto the LH cylinder head.
  3. Install the LH and RH camshafts.
    • Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  4. Install the LH and RH camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the front camshaft bearing cap.
    • Position the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
  5. Tighten the LH camshaft bearing cap bolts in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
    Fig 3: Identifying LH Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Removal/Installation Sequence
    G03920678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the RH camshaft bearing cap bolts in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
    Fig 4: Identifying RH Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Removal/Installation Sequence
    G03920676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the balance shaft drive gear onto the LH camshaft.
  8. Install both camshaft sprockets and camshaft sprocket bolts finger tight.
    9. CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
    CAUTION: Prior to installation, inspect the tensioner-sealing bead for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner or engine damage may occur.
    Fig 5: Compressing Tensioner Plunger
    G03885344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Compress the tensioner plunger, using a vise.
  10. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.
    Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clip on Tensioner
    G03881580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: There are 61 links in each timing chain.
    Fig 7: Locating Timing Chain Marks
    G03885317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If copper links are not visible, mark 2 links on one end and 1 link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
  12. Install the timing chain guides and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 8: Locating Timing Chain Guides Bolts
    G03920972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Preposition the camshafts.
    • Rotate the LH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock.
    • Rotate the RH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 11 o'clock.
    Fig 9: Identifying LH And RH Camshaft Timing Mark Position
    G04583473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not rotate past the position shown or severe piston and/or valve damage can occur.
    Fig 10: Positioning Crankshaft With Special Tool
    G03919963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the crankshaft with the special tool, then remove the tool.
  15. Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.
    Fig 11: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket
    G03919967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the lower end of the LH timing chain, aligning the timing marks.
    Fig 12: Aligning Timing Mark Of Crankshaft Sprocket With Single Copper Link On Chain
    G03886474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: Be sure the upper half of the timing chain is below the tensioner guide dowel.
    Fig 13: Aligning Timing Marks On Sprocket With Marked Chain Links
    G03906562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket with the 2 chain (marked) links and the timing marks aligned.
    18. NOTE: The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.
    Fig 14: Identifying LH Timing Chain Tensioner & Tensioner Arm
    G03919950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the LH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the LH timing chain tensioner and bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    19. NOTE: Be sure the chain link and crankshaft sprocket timing marks are aligned.
    NOTE: The lower half of the timing chain must be positioned above the dowel.
    Fig 15: Aligning Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket With Single Copper Chain Link
    G03885327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket.
  20. Position the timing chain on the camshaft sprocket. Make sure the 2 copper-colored (marked) links align with the camshaft sprocket timing mark.
    Fig 16: Aligning Copper-Colored (Marked) Links With Camshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
    G03885328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner and bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 17: Identifying RH Timing Chain Tensioner, Tensioner Arm And Bolts
    G03919951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the retaining clips from the RH and LH timing chain tensioners.
    Fig 18: View Of Retaining Clip And Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03881591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Check for correct alignment of all timing marks.
    Fig 19: Identifying Alignment Of All Timing Marks
    G03906021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
    Fig 20: View Of Crankshaft Sensor Ring At Crankshaft
    G04583449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. CAUTION: Only use hand tools to tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket.
    Fig 21: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03920660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Tighten the RH camshaft sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    26. CAUTION: Only use hand tools to tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket.
    Fig 22: Identifying LH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03920661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Tighten the LH camshaft sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  27. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and position the crankshaft keyway at the 6 o'clock position.
    Fig 23: Crankshaft Positioned With Keyway At 6 O'clock Position
    G03919949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft bearing cap.
    Fig 24: Identifying Bolts And Camshaft Bearing Cap
    G03920703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations or damage to the engine may occur.
    NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head  in this article.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
    Fig 25: Identifying Special Tool Into Roller Follower
    GF0005585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Using the special tool, install the roller follower.
    • Lubricate the camshaft roller follower with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  30. Position the camshaft bearing cap and install the bolts in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
    Fig 26: Identifying Bolts And Camshaft Bearing Cap
    G03920703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft bearing cap.
    Fig 27: Identifying Bolts And Camshaft Bearing Cap
    G03920706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    32. CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations or damage to the engine may occur.
    NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head  in this article.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
    Fig 28: Identifying Special Tool Into Roller Follower
    GF0005586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Using the special tool, install the roller follower.
    • Lubricate the camshaft roller follower with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  33. Position the camshaft bearing cap and install the bolts in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
    Fig 29: Identifying Bolts And Camshaft Bearing Cap
    G03920706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    34. CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.
    NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head  in this article.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
    Fig 30: Compressing Spring Using Special Tool
    G03919948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Using the special tool, install all of the remaining camshaft roller followers.
    • Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  35. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise and position the crankshaft keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
  36. Lubricate the balance shaft journals with clean engine oil.
  37. Using the index mark on the balance shaft, mark the corresponding gear tooth with chalk.
    Fig 31: Identifying Balance Shaft And Gear Tooth Marks
    G03886484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Position the balance shaft on the journals.
    39. NOTE: It may be necessary to use an inspection mirror to see the marks.
    Fig 32: Aligning Mark On Balance Shaft With Camshaft Timing Mark
    G03886486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Position the balance shaft on the journals and align the chalk mark on the balance shaft with the camshaft timing mark as shown.
    40. CAUTION: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.
    Fig 33: Identifying Balance Shaft Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
    G03920712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Install the bolts and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  41. Install engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover  in this article.
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