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Timing Chain: Removal

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  1. Remove front cover. See FRONT COVER  . Ensure timing marks on all gears align. See Fig 1 . Remove retaining bolt, and remove camshaft position sensor drive gear.
  2. Remove camshaft gear, crankshaft gear and timing chain. See Fig 2 . If crankshaft gear is difficult to remove, position a pair of screwdrivers evenly on gear and carefully pry it off.
  3. Remove tensioner/snubber assembly by pulling back on ratcheting mechanism and installing a pin through hole in bracket. Remove retaining bolts, and remove tensioner/snubber assembly. See Fig 2 .
Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks
G95C27872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Exploded View Of Timing Chain & Components
G95B27871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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