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Timing Drive Components: 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. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Sensor Ring From Crankshaft
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    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 Keyway Position
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  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
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    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.
  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.
      Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain Tensioning System From Both Timing Chains
      G02770570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  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 and from the crankshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
    • Remove the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
      Fig 5: Removing RH And LH Timing Chains And Crankshaft Sprocket
      G02770571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove both timing chain guides.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Remove both timing chain guides.
      Fig 6: Removing Timing Chain Guides
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