Timing Belt: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The crankshaft or camshaft must not be rotated while the timing belt is removed.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the following items:
1. Remove the timing belt cover. Refer to: Timing Belt Cover .
2. Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel .
Remove the bolts and the fan drive.

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Remove the timing pin bolt at the left front of the engine.

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Install special tool.
- NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
  
  NOTE: Verify that the camshaft timing holes are aligned with the cylinder head.
  
  NOTE: The Locking Crankshaft Pin must be bottomed out against the cylinder block.
  
  Rotate the crankshaft clockwise so the crankshaft contacts the locking crankshaft pin. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1671 Pin, Locking Crankshaft.
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Install Special Service Tool: 303-1670 Pins, Camshaft Locking.

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Loosen the camshaft pulley bolts.

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1. Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt.
2. Rotate the timing belt tensioner clockwise.
3. Remove the timing belt.
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NOTE: Replace the timing belt tensioner if damage or excessive wear is found.

Remove the bolt and the timing belt tensioner. Discard the bolt.

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NOTE: Only remove the timing belt idler pulleys if damage or excessive wear is found.

Remove the bolts and the timing belt idler pulleys. Remove the dust shield. Discard the bolts.

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