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Timing Drive Components

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SPECIAL TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

G03983738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Holding Tool, Camshaft Sprocket 303-564 (T97T-6256-B)
G03983654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tensioner, Timing Chain 303-571 (T97T-6K254-A)
G03946892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Timing Tool, Crankshaft TDC 303-573 (T97T-6303-A)
G03973912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Extension, Torque Wrench 303-575 (T97T-6256-F)
G03946894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Adapter for 303-577 303-576 (T97T-6256-D)
G03983658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Socket, Camshaft Sprocket Nut 303-565 (T97T-6256-G) or equivalent
G03974271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Holding Tool, Camshaft 303-577 (T97T-6303-C)
G03913863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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
  1. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
  2. NOTE: You must retime the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed.
  3. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
  4. Remove the retainer and position the A/C manifold tube aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainer
    G03947020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 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.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
    G03946899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the special tool.
  7. Install the special tools to the RH cylinder head and tighten the 2 top clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tools To RH Cylinder Head
    G03946900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. CAUTION: The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH-threaded bolt.
    Fig 4: Loosening RH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt Using Special Tool
    G03946901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565, loosen the RH camshaft sprocket bolt.
  10. Loosen the top 2 special tool clamp bolts.
    Fig 5: Loosening Top Special Tool Clamp Bolts
    G03983664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are off-center.
    Fig 6: Installing Special Tools On Front Of RH Cylinder Head
    G03946903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. 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.
  13. Remove the RH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 7: Locating RH Camshaft Tensioner Bolt
    G03913844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the special tool.
    Fig 8: Installing Special Tool
    G03946905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. CAUTION: The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH-threaded bolt.
  16. Tighten the bolts.
    1. Tighten the special tool top 2 clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    2. Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565, tighten the camshaft bolt to 61 Nm (45 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Tightening Camshaft Bolt Using Special Tool
      G03946906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 10: Removing Special Tool
    G03946905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal on the tensioner and lubricate with clean engine oil.
  19. Install the RH camshaft tensioner.
    • Tighten to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Locating RH Camshaft Tensioner Bolt
      G03913844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the special tools from the RH cylinder head.
  21. 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).
    Fig 12: Identifying Special Holding Tool
    G03946909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Loosen the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
    Fig 13: Loosening LH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03913853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Loosen the top 2 clamp bolts on the special tool to allow the camshaft sprocket to rotate freely.
    Fig 14: Loosening Top Clamp Bolts On Special Tool
    G03983673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are off-center.
    Fig 15: Installing Special Tools On Rear Of LH Cylinder Head
    G03946903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. 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.
  26. Remove the LH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 16: Identifying LH Camshaft Tensioner
    G03913851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the special tool.
    Fig 17: Installing Special Tool
    G03946914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Tighten the bolts.
    1. Tighten the special tool top 2 clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    2. Tighten the LH camshaft bolt.
      Fig 18: Tightening LH Camshaft Bolt
      G03947018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 19: Removing Special Tool
    G03946914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal on the tensioner and lubricate with clean engine oil.
  31. Install the LH camshaft tensioner.
    • Tighten to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft).
      Fig 20: Identifying LH Camshaft Tensioner
      G03913851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the special tools from the LH cylinder head.
  33. Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .