Timing Chain & Sprocket: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Pickup, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Club Wagon, and 1995 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position No. 1 piston on TDC of compression stroke. Remove timing chain cover. See TIMING CHAIN COVER . Check alignment of camshaft and crankshaft sprocket timing marks. See Figure. Check timing chain deflection.
- If chain deflection is not within specification, replace timing chain and sprockets. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove camshaft sprocket bolt and washer. Slide sprockets and timing chain forward, and remove as an assembly.