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Timing Drive Components: Removal

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CAUTION:
  1. Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley bolt. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
  2. 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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  3. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
    1. Compress the timing chain tensioner, and insert a paper clip into the hole to retain the tensioner.
    2. Remove the bolts and timing chain tensioner.
      Fig 1: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner
      G04618941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the RH timing chain guide.
    Fig 2: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide
    G03897778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the timing chain.
    Fig 3: View Of Timing Chain
    G03897779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain guide.
    Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And LH Timing Chain Guide
    G03897780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Do not rely on the Camshaft Alignment Plate to prevent camshaft rotation. Damage to the tool or the camshaft can occur.
  7. Remove the bolts and the camshaft sprockets.
    • Use the flats on the camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation.
      Fig 5: Locating Cam Holding Area And Sprocket Bolt
      G03897781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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