Timing Drive Components: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .

CAUTION: This pulse wheel is used with several difference engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped 30 or 30 RFF only (orange in color).

Fig 1: Removing Ignition Pulse Wheel

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Remove the ignition pulse wheel.
Install the damper bolt.

Fig 2: Installing Damper Bolt
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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Fig 3: Removing LH And RH Spark Plugs

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Remove the LH and RH spark plugs.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 11 o'clock position and position the camshafts in the correct position. This will position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
- Verify that the camshafts are correctly located. If not, rotate the crankshaft one additional turn and recheck.
Fig 4: Positioning Crankshaft Keyway In 11 O'Clock Position
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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees to the 3 o'clock position to locate the RH camshafts in the neutral position.

Fig 5: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise 120 Degrees To 3 O'Clock Position
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Verify that the RH camshafts are in the neutral position.

Fig 6: Verifying That RH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
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Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the tensioner.
3. Remove the tensioner arm.
Fig 7: Removing RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the bolts, RH timing chain guide and the timing chain.

Fig 8: Removing Bolts, RH Timing Chain Guide And Timing Chain
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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 600 degrees (1-2/3 turns) to position the crankshaft keyway in the 11 o'clock position. This will position the LH camshafts in the neutral position.

Fig 9: Positioning Crankshaft Keyway In 11 O'Clock Position
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Verify that the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.

Fig 10: Verifying That LH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
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Remove the LH timing chain and tensioner arm.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the tensioner.
3. Remove the tensioner arm.
Fig 11: Removing LH Timing Chain And Tensioner Arm
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Remove the LH timing chain and timing chain guide.

Fig 12: Removing LH Timing Chain And Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the damper bolt and the crankshaft sprockets.

Fig 13: Removing Damper Bolt And Crankshaft Sprockets
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