Timing Chains: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Ford Pickup, 2001 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Pickup, and 2000 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove front cover. See FRONT COVER . Remove camshaft synchronizer. See CAMSHAFT SYNCHRONIZER . Rotate crankshaft until timing marks and keyways align. See Figure. Compress and install retaining pin to timing chain tensioner. See Figure. Remove timing chain and gears as an assembly. Remove timing chain tensioner.