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Timing Drive Components: Installation

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    NOTE: Failure to verify correct timing drive component alignment will result in severe engine damage.
    Fig 1: Locating Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket
    G07441114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the crankshaft sprocket with the timing mark facing out. The timing mark on the LH and RH timing chains will be aligned to this mark during assembly.
    2. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 2: Positioning Chain Tensioner In A Soft-Jawed Vise
    G07441115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the chain tensioner in a soft-jawed vise.
    3. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 3: Holding Chain Tensioner Ratchet Lock Mechanism With A Small Pick
    G07441116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Hold the chain tensioner ratchet lock mechanism away from the ratchet stem with a small pick.
    4. NOTE: During tensioner compression, do not release the ratchet stem until the tensioner piston is fully bottomed in its bore or damage to the ratchet stem will result.
  4. Slowly compress the timing chain tensioner.
  5. Retain the tensioner piston with a 1.5 mm (0.06 in) diameter wire or paper clip.
    Fig 4: Holding Tensioner Piston With A 1.5 mm (0.06 In) Diameter Wire Or Paper Clip
    G07441117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If timing marks in the timing chains are not evident, use a permanent-type marker to mark the crankshaft and camshaft timing marks on the LH and RH timing chains.
    1. Mark any link to use as the crankshaft timing mark.
    2. Starting with the crankshaft timing mark, count 29 links and mark the link.
    3. Continue counting to link 42 and mark the link.
      Fig 5: Identifying Timing Marks On LH And RH Timing Chains
      G07441118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the LH timing chain and guide and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
      Fig 6: Locating LH Timing Chain Guide With Bolts
      G07441119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm and the LH timing chain tensioner.
    1. Install the tensioner arm.
    2. Position the tensioner.
    3. Install the bolts.
      • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
        Fig 7: Identifying LH Timing Chain Tensioner, Tensioner Arm And Bolts
        G07441120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt and rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees until the crankshaft keyway is in the 3 o'clock position.
    Fig 8: Locating Crankshaft Keyway
    G07441121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Verify that the RH camshafts are correctly positioned.
    Fig 9: Identifying RH Camshafts Positions
    G07441122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the RH timing chain and chain guide and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
      Fig 10: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide And Bolts
      G07441123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    1. Install the tensioner arm.
    2. Position the tensioner.
    3. Install the bolts.
      • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
        Fig 11: Identifying RH Timing Chain Tensioner, Tensioner Arm With Bolts
        G07441124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH and RH timing chain tensioner piston retaining wires.
  14. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 120 degrees to TDC.
    15. NOTE: Failure to verify correct timing drive component alignment will result in severe engine damage.
  15. Verify the timing with the following steps.
    1. There should be 12 chain links between the camshaft timing marks.
    2. There should be 27 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks.
    3. There should be 30 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks.
      Fig 12: Locating Chain Links Between Camshaft And Crankshaft Timing Marks
      G07441125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    Fig 13: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    G07441126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "30RFF" only (orange in color).
    Fig 14: Locating Ignition Pulse Wheel
    G07441127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the ignition pulse wheel.
  18. Install the LH and RH spark plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) article.
  19. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER  in this service information.
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