Timing Drive Components: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

Compress each tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.

Fig 1: Compressing Tensioner Plunger Using Vise
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Using a small screwdriver or pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.

Fig 2: Holding Ratchet Mechanism Using Screwdriver
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While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.

Fig 3: Pushing Ratchet Arm Back Into Tensioner Housing
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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.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Paper Clip Into Hole Of Tensioner Housing
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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.

Fig 5: Locating Copper Link Timing Marks
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Using the Crankshaft Holding Tool, position the crankshaft.

Fig 6: Positioning Crankshaft Using Crankshaft Holding Tool
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Install the crankshaft sprocket with the flange facing forward.

Fig 7: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket Flange Facing
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Install the LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 8: Locating LH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Bolts
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Position the camshaft sprocket timing marks as shown in illustration.

Fig 9: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Timing Marks
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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.

Fig 10: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark Aligning Position
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Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the 2 colored links with the timing mark on the sprocket.

Fig 11: Locating Timing Marks On Timing Chain
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Install the LH primary timing chain tensioner arm.

Fig 12: Locating LH Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Install the LH primary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the pin from the tensioner.
  
  Fig 13: Locating LH Primary Timing Chain Tensioner And Bolts
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Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 14: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Bolts
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Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the colored link with the timing marks on the sprocket.

Fig 15: Locating Copper (Marked) Link With Timing Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket
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Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the 2 colored links with the timing mark on the sprocket.

Fig 16: Locating RH Timing Chain Timing Mark On Camshaft Sprocket
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Install the RH primary timing chain tensioner arm.

Fig 17: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Install the RH primary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the pin from the tensioner.
  
  Fig 18: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Tensioner And Bolts
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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.

Fig 19: Locating Timing Marks On Crankshaft Sprocket And Camshaft Sprockets
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Install the crankshaft washer.

Fig 20: Locating Crankshaft Washer
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Install the crankshaft sensor ring.

Fig 21: Locating Crankshaft Sensor Ring
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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 .