Timing Drive Components: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in the crankshaft pulley procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley bolt. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special tools, otherwise severe engine damage may occur.

Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this article.
Compress the timing chain tensioner, and insert a paper clip into the hole. Remove the 2 bolts and the timing chain tensioner.

Fig 1: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts
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Remove the RH timing chain guide.

Fig 2: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide
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Remove the timing chain.

Fig 3: View Of Timing Chain
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Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain guide.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And LH Timing Chain Guide
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CAUTION: Do not rely on the Camshaft Alignment Plate to prevent camshaft rotation. The tool or the camshaft may be damaged.

Fig 5: Locating Cam Holding Area And Sprocket Bolt

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If necessary, remove the bolts and the camshaft sprockets.
- Use the flats on the camshaft to prevent camshaft rotation.