Timing Drive Components: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Compress each tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
- Using a small screwdriver or pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism
- While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.
- Install a suitable pin into the hole of each tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and plunger in place during installation.
- Remove the tensioner from the vise.
- If the colored links are not visible, mark one link on one end and 2 links on the other end, and use as timing marks.
- Using the Crankshaft Holding Tool, position the crankshaft.
- Install the crankshaft sprocket with the flange facing forward.
- Install the LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Position the camshaft sprocket timing marks as shown.
- Position the LH (inner) timing chain onto the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one colored link on the timing chain with the slot on the crankshaft sprocket.
- Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the 2 colored links with the timing mark on the sprocket.
- Install the LH primary timing chain tensioner arm.
- Install the LH primary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the pin from the tensioner.
- Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the colored link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
- Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the 2 colored links with the timing mark on the sprocket.
- Install the RH primary timing chain tensioner arm.
- Install the RH primary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the pin from the tensioner.
- As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks. Make sure that the colored links are lined up with the marks on the crankshaft sprocket and the camshaft sprockets.
- Install the crankshaft washer.
- Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
- Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
- Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to Valve Train Components - Exploded View and Camshaft Roller Follower .
NOTE:
Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.