Timing Drive Components: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the camshaft sprockets and the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Sprockets And Bolts
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Install the timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating LH Timing Chain Guide Bolts
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Install the timing chain.

Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain
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Install the timing chain tensioner arm.

Fig 4: Locating Timing Chain Guide
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NOTE: If the timing chain tensioner plunger and ratchet assembly are not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next 4 steps.

NOTE: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.

Fig 5: Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner Plunger

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Using the edge of a vise, compress the timing chain tensioner plunger.
Using a small pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.

Fig 6: Holding Ratchet Mechanism Using Small Pick
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While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.

Fig 7: Pushing Ratchet Arm Back Into Tensioner Housing
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Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and the plunger in during installation.

Fig 8: Installing Paper Clip Into Hole In Tensioner Housing
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Install the timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts. Remove the paper clip to release the piston.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 9: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner And Bolts
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NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Plate is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.

Using the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the bolts.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Camshaft Bolts
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Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .