Timing Drive Components: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan may cause engine failure.

NOTE: Failure to verify correct timing drive component alignment will result in severe engine damage.

Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER in this service information.
Remove the LH and RH spark plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN article.

NOTE: This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "30RFF" (orange in color).

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Pulse Wheel

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Remove the ignition pulse wheel.
Install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.

Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Washer
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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 No. 1 cylinder at Top Dead Center (TDC).
- Verify that the camshafts are correctly located. If not, rotate the crankshaft one additional turn and recheck.
Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Keyway In 11 O'Clock Position
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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees to the 3 o'clock position to position the RH camshafts in the neutral position.

Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft 3 O'Clock Position
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Verify that the RH camshafts are in the neutral position.

Fig 5: Identifying RH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
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Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Remove the tensioner.
3. Remove the tensioner arm.
Fig 6: Identifying RH Timing Chain Tensioner, Tensioner Arm And Bolts
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Remove the 2 bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the engine.
Fig 7: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide And Bolts
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Rotate the crankcase clockwise 600 degrees (one and two-third turns) to position the crankcase keyway in the 11 o'clock position. This will position the LH camshafts in the neutral position.

Fig 8: Locating Crankcase Keyway In 11 O'Clock Position
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Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.

Fig 9: Identifying LH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
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Remove the LH timing chain and tensioner arm.
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Remove the tensioner.
3. Remove the tensioner arm.
Fig 10: Identifying LH Timing Chain, Tensioner Arm And Bolts
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Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain guide.
- Remove the LH timing chain from the engine.
Fig 11: Locating Bolts And LH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 12: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Crankshaft Sprocket

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