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Timing Drive Components - Windsor Engine (5.4L): Removal

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CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, the timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Sensor Ring From Crankshaft
    G02762845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Keyway Position
    G02762846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
  4. Install and fully tighten the special tools on both camshafts.
    Fig 3: Tightening Special Tools On Both Camshafts
    G02762847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner.
    Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain Tensioning System From Both Timing Chains
    G02762848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the timing chain tensioners.
    3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.
    6. CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinders heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
    Fig 5: Removing RH And LH Timing Chains And Crankshaft Sprocket
    G02762849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the RH and LH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the RH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
  7. Remove both timing chain guides.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Remove both timing chain guides.
    Fig 6: Removing Both Timing Chain Guides
    G02762850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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