Timing Drive Components - Windsor Engine (5.4L): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Since the engine is not free-wheeling, the timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
- Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
- Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
- Install and fully tighten the special tools on both camshafts.
- Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the timing chain tensioners.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.
- Remove the RH and LH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove both timing chain guides.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove both timing chain guides.
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:
Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinders heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.