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Timing Drive Components: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .
  2. NOTE: Only use hand tools to loosen the sprocket bolt or damage to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket may occur.

    Loosen the RH camshaft sprocket bolt one full turn.

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  3. NOTE: Only use hand tools to loosen the sprocket bolt or damage to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket may occur.

    Loosen the LH camshaft sprocket bolt one full turn.

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  4. NOTE: The balance shaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations or engine damage may occur. Record camshaft bearing cap locations.

    Using the sequence shown, remove the bolts and then the balance shaft bearing caps.

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  5. Remove the balance shaft.
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  6. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
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  7. Position the crankshaft keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
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  8. NOTE: If the camshaft lobes are not exactly positioned as shown, the crankshaft will require one full additional rotation to 12 o'clock.

    The No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe must be coming up on the exhaust stroke. Verify by noting the position of the 2 intake camshaft lobes and the exhaust lobe on the No. 1 cylinder.

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  9. NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.

    Remove only the 3 camshaft roller followers shown in the illustration from the RH cylinder head.

    GFD406433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft roller follower locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
    NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

    Using the special tool, remove the 3 designated camshaft roller followers in the previous step from the RH cylinder head. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1039 Compressor, Valve Spring.

    GFD406434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.

    Remove only the 4 camshaft roller followers shown in the illustration from the LH cylinder head.

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  12. NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft roller follower locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
    NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

    Using the special tool, remove only the 4 camshaft roller followers designated in the previous step. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1039 Compressor, Valve Spring.

    GFD406436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: The crankshaft cannot be moved past the 6 o'clock position once set or engine damage may occur.

    Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and position the crankshaft keyway at the 6 o'clock position.

    GFD406437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner or engine damage may occur.

    Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.

    GFD406421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. NOTE: If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner or engine damage may occur.

    Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.

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    • Remove the RH timing chain from the camshaft and crankshaft sprocket.

    • Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft and crankshaft sprocket.

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    1. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
    2. Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain guide.
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  18. Remove the bolt and the RH camshaft sprocket.

    • Discard the bolt.

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  19. Remove the bolt and the LH camshaft sprocket.

    • Discard the bolt.

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  20. Remove the balance shaft drive gear from the LH camshaft.
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  21. NOTE: Remove the front thrust camshaft bearing cap straight upward from the bearing towers, or the bearing cap may be damaged from side loading.

    Remove the bolts and the RH camshaft front bearing cap.

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  22. NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

    Remove the remaining bolts in sequence shown and remove the RH camshaft bearing caps.

    Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Caps Component Location W/ Bolt Removal Sequence
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  23. NOTE: The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.

    Clean and inspect the RH camshaft bearing caps.

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  24. Remove the RH camshaft.
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  25. NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.

    Remove all of the remaining camshaft roller followers from the RH cylinder head.

    GFD406447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. NOTE: Remove the front thrust camshaft bearing cap straight upward from the bearing towers, or the bearing cap may be damaged from side loading.

    Remove the bolts and the LH camshaft front bearing cap.

    GFD406448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

    Remove the remaining bolts in sequence shown and remove the LH camshaft bearing caps.

    Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Cap Component Location W/ Bolt Removal Sequence
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  28. NOTE: The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.

    Clean and inspect the LH camshaft bearing caps.

    GFD406445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the LH camshaft.
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  30. NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.

    Remove all of the remaining camshaft roller followers from the LH cylinder head.

GFD406451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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