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

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CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, the timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
  2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Sensor Ring At Crankshaft
    G04583449Courtesy 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.
  3. Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
    4. Fig 2: Crankshaft With Keyway At 12 O'clock Position
    GF0002691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install and fully tighten the special tools on both camshafts.
    5. Fig 3: Special Tool On Camshaft
    GF0011645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears or 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.
  5. Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the timing chain tensioners.
    3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioning System
    G03962450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the timing chains and crankshaft sprocket.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Left And Right Timing Chains, Sprockets And Crankshaft Gear
    G03885313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the timing chain guides.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the LH timing chain guide.
    3. Remove the bolts.
    4. Remove the RH timing chain guide.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Timing Chain Guides
    G03962452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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