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Timing Drive Components - Windsor Engine (5.4L): Installation

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    CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
    CAUTION: Prior to installation, inspect the tensioner-sealing bead for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
  1. Compress the tensioner plunger, using a vise.
    2. Fig 1: Compressing Tensioner Plunger
    G03885344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clip on Tensioner
    G03881580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If the copper links are not visible, mark 2 links on one end and 1 link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain Marks
    G03885317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the timing chain guides.
    1. Position the LH timing chain guide.
    2. Install the 2 LH bolts.
      • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    3. Position the RH timing chain guide.
    4. Install the 2 RH bolts.
      • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Guides
    G03962457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not turn the engine over with the special tool installed or damage to the camshaft sprocket or the bolt can occur.
  5. Install the special tool.
    6. Fig 5: Special Tool
    GF0011646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Slightly loosen the Camshaft Position Aligner tools to allow slight camshaft movement.
  6. Pre-position the camshafts.
    1. Rotate the LH camshaft with the Camshaft Alignment Set until the timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock.
    2. Rotate the RH camshaft with the Camshaft Alignment Set until the timing mark is approximately at 11 o'clock.
    3. Tighten the Camshaft Position Aligner tools to maintain camshaft pre-positioning.
    7. Fig 6: Pre-Positioning Camshafts
    GF0011647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
    CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not rotate past position shown or severe piston and valve damage can occur.
    NOTE: The No. 1 cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) when the stud on the engine block fits into the slot in the handle of the special tool.
  7. Position the crankshaft so the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC with the special tool.
    8. Fig 7: Positioning Crankshaft With Special Tool (303-448)
    G03919963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.
    9. Fig 8: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket
    G03919967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the lower end of the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the outer flange of the crankshaft sprocket with the single copper (marked) link on the chain.
    10. Fig 9: Aligning Timing Mark Of Crankshaft Sprocket With Single Copper Link On Chain
    G03886474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the upper half of the timing chain is below the tensioner arm dowel.
    NOTE: If necessary, use the Camshaft Alignment Set to adjust the camshaft sprocket slightly to obtain timing mark alignment.
  10. Position the timing chain on the camshaft sprocket with the camshaft sprocket timing mark positioned between the 2 copper (marked) chain links.
    11. Fig 10: Positioning Timing Chain On Camshaft Sprocket
    GF0011648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.
  11. Position the LH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the LH timing chain tensioner.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    12. Fig 11: Locating LH Timing Chain Tensioner
    GF0002622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.
    13. Fig 12: Identifying Retaining Clip And Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03881591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The lower half of the timing chain must be positioned above the tensioner arm dowel.
  13. Position the lower end of the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the sprocket with the single copper (marked) link on the timing chain.
    14. Fig 13: Aligning Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket With Single Copper Chain Link
    G03885327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If necessary, use the Camshaft Alignment Set to adjust the camshaft sprocket slightly to obtain timing mark alignment.
  14. Position the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket. Make sure the camshaft sprocket timing mark is positioned between the 2 copper (marked) chain links.
    15. Fig 14: Aligning Copper-Colored (Marked) Links With Camshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
    G03885328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 15: Locating RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    GF0002623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.
    17. Fig 16: Identifying Retaining Clip And Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03881591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the special tool.
    18. Fig 17: Special Tool
    GF0011646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    19. Fig 18: Identifying Alignment Of All Timing Marks
    G03906021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the special tool.
    20. Fig 19: Special Tool On Camshaft
    GF0011645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Position the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
    21. Fig 20: View Of Crankshaft Sensor Ring At Crankshaft
    G04583449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
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