Timing Drive Components: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
NOTE:
Failure to verify correct timing drive component alignment will result in severe engine damage.
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Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
- 2.
Remove the ignition pulse wheel.
NOTE:
This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "30" or "30RFF" (orange in color).
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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 11 o'clock position and position the camshafts in the correct position. This will position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).- Verify that the camshafts are correctly located. If not, rotate the crankshaft one additional turn and recheck.
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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees to the 3 o'clock position to locate the RH camshafts in the neutral position.
- 8.
Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.- 1.
Remove the bolts.
- 2.
Remove the tensioner.
- 3.
Remove the tensioner arm.
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Rotate the crankcase clockwise 600 degrees (1-2/3 turns) to position the crankcase keyway in the 11 o'clock position. This will position the LH camshafts in the neutral position.
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Remove the LH timing chain and tensioner arm.- 1.
Remove the bolts.
- 2.
Remove the tensioner.
- 3.
Remove the tensioner arm.
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