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Timing Drive Components - Camshaft Timing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
G03274442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  3. Remove the fuel supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 4.0L SOHC .
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  5. Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  6. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to ROLLER FOLLOWERS .
    7. NOTE: You must re-time the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed.
  7. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
    8. NOTE: Late build pulley shown, early build pulley similar.
    NOTE: The special tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block to position the engine at TDC.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
    G03274443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tool.
    9. CAUTION: The right-hand camshaft sprocket bolt is a left -hand threaded bolt.
    NOTE: If necessary, use camshaft gear torque adapter (303-565) to loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt.
    Fig 3: Loosening RH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03274444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, loosen the RH camshaft sprocket bolt.
    10. NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are off-center.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tools On Front Of RH Cylinder Head
    G03274445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the camshaft timing slots below the centerline of the camshaft to correctly fit the special tools. Install the special tools on the front of the RH cylinder head.
  11. Remove the RH lower splash shield.
    Fig 5: Removing RH Lower Splash Shield
    G03274446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the RH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 6: Removing RH Camshaft Tensioner
    G03274447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Leave the top two special tool clamp bolts loose.
    Fig 7: Installing Special Tools On Rear Of RH Cylinder Head
    G03274448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the special tools on the rear of the RH cylinder head.
  14. Install the special tool.
    Fig 8: Installing Special Tool
    G03274449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. CAUTION: The right-hand camshaft sprocket bolt is a left -hand threaded bolt.
    NOTE: If necessary, use camshaft gear torque adapter (303-565) to tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt.
  15. Tighten the bolts.
    1. Tighten the special tool top two clamp bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    2. Tighten the camshaft bolt.
      Fig 9: Tightening Camshaft Bolt
      G03274450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the RH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 10: Installing RH Camshaft Tensioner
    G03274451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the RH lower splash shield.
    Fig 11: Installing RH Lower Splash Shield
    G03274452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the LH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 12: Removing LH Camshaft Tensioner
    G03274453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the special tools on the front of the LH cylinder head and tighten the top two clamp bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    Fig 13: Installing Special Tools On Front Of LH Cylinder Head
    G03274454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Loosen the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
    Fig 14: Loosening LH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03274455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Loosen the top two clamp bolts on the special tool to allow the camshaft sprocket to rotate freely.
    22. NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are off-center.
    Fig 15: Installing Special Tools On Rear Of LH Cylinder Head
    G03274456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Position the camshaft timing slots below the centerline of the camshaft to correctly fit the special tools. Install the special tools on the rear of the LH cylinder head.
  23. Install the special tool.
    Fig 16: Installing Special Tool
    G03274457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Tighten the bolts.
    1. Tighten the special tool top two clamp bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    2. Tighten the camshaft bolt.
      Fig 17: Tightening Camshaft Bolt
      G03274458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the LH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 18: Installing LH Camshaft Tensioner
    G03274459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the roller followers. For additional information, refer to ROLLER FOLLOWERS .
  27. Install the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  28. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  29. Install the fuel supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 4.0L SOHC .
  30. Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  31. Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  32. Install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH .
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