Timing Chain Tensioner: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty and 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.
Position the LH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin, install the LH timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Remove the Hydraulic Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.
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NOTE: The timing chain must remain in its original position on the crankshaft sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.
Verify the crankshaft sprocket and timing chain scribe marks are still in alignment.
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NOTE: The timing chain must remain in its original position on the camshaft sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.
Verify the camshaft sprocket and timing chain scribe marks are still in alignment.
- Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft and crankshaft sprocket.
- Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin, install the RH timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Remove the Hydraulic Chain Tensioner Retaining Clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.
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NOTE: The timing chain must remain in its original position on the crankshaft sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.
Verify the crankshaft sprocket and timing chain scribe marks are still in alignment.
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NOTE: The timing chain must remain in its original position on the camshaft sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.
Verify the camshaft sprocket and timing chain scribe marks are still in alignment.
- Install the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
- Install the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .