Timing Drive Components
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
| Holding Tool, Camshaft Sprocket 303-564 (T97T-6256-B) | |
| Tensioner, Timing Chain 303-571 (T97T-6K254-A) | |
| Timing Tool, Crankshaft TDC 303-573 (T97T-6303-A) | |
| Extension, Torque Wrench 303-575 (T97T-6256-F) | |
| Adapter for 303-577 303-576 (T97T-6256-D) | |
| Socket, Camshaft Sprocket Nut 303-565 (T97T-6256-G) or equivalent | |
| Holding Tool, Camshaft 303-577 (T97T-6303-C) | |
| Adapter for 303-564 303-578 (T97T-6256-C) |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP | WSS-M2C929-A |
- Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
- Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
- Remove the retainer and position the A/C manifold tube aside.
- Install the special tool.
- Install the special tools to the RH cylinder head and tighten the 2 top clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565, loosen the RH camshaft sprocket bolt.
- Loosen the top 2 special tool clamp bolts.
- Position the camshaft timing slots below the centerline of the camshaft to correctly fit the special tools and install the special tools on the front of the RH cylinder head.
- Remove the RH camshaft tensioner.
- Install the special tool.
- Tighten the bolts.
- Tighten the special tool top 2 clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565, tighten the camshaft bolt to 61 Nm (45 lb-ft).
- Remove the special tool.
- Install the RH camshaft tensioner.
- Tighten to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft).
- Remove the special tools from the RH cylinder head.
- Install the special tools on the front of the LH cylinder head and tighten the top 2 clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Loosen the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
- Loosen the top 2 clamp bolts on the special tool to allow the camshaft sprocket to rotate freely.
- Position the camshaft timing slots below the centerline of the camshaft to correctly fit the special tools, and install the special tools on the rear of the LH cylinder head.
- Remove the LH camshaft tensioner.
- Install the special tool.
- Tighten the bolts.
- Tighten the special tool top 2 clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Tighten the LH camshaft bolt.
- Remove the special tool.
- Install the LH camshaft tensioner.
- Tighten to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft).
- Remove the special tools from the LH cylinder head.
- Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
NOTE:
You must retime the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the engine counterclockwise. Rotating the engine counterclockwise will result in incorrect timing of the engine.
NOTE:
The special tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block, this positions the engine at TDC.
CAUTION:
The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH-threaded bolt.
NOTE:
The camshaft timing slots are off-center.
CAUTION:
The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH-threaded bolt.
NOTE:
Install a new O-ring seal on the tensioner and lubricate with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
The camshaft timing slots are off-center.
NOTE:
Install a new O-ring seal on the tensioner and lubricate with clean engine oil.