Timing Drive Components - Timing Sprockets: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the timing belt. For additional information, refer to TIMING BELT .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the special tool.
- Remove the bolts and the camshaft timing sprockets.
CAUTION:
The camshaft alignment tool is not recommended to hold the camshafts in place when removing or tightening the bolts. Damage to camshaft may result.
NOTE:
Use an open-end wrench to keep each camshaft from rotating.