Timing Chain Cover: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN . Remove air intake tube. Drain cooling system. Remove accessory drive belt. Using Fan Clutch Pulley Holder (T84T-6312-C) and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench (T84T-6312-D), remove fan and clutch assembly. See Figure.
- Remove fan shroud. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner. Remove lower radiator hose. Remove power steering pump with bracket and A/C compressor attached (if equipped), and position aside.
- Remove generator with bracket and position aside. Remove water pump pulley. Remove water pump attaching bolts, and remove pump. Remove gasket. Using Crankshaft Damper Remover (T74P-6316-A), remove crankshaft damper.
- Remove crankshaft position sensor. Remove timing chain cover bolts (note bolt location for installation reference). Remove cover and gasket.
CAUTION:
Fan clutch nut has left-hand threads. Remove nut by turning clockwise as viewed from front of engine.