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Timing Drive Components: Installation

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  1. Install the crankshaft sprockets with the timing marks out.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Timing Marks On Crankshaft Sprockets
    GF0028892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  2. Position the chain tensioner in a soft-jawed vise.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Chain Tensioner In Soft-Jawed Vise
    G03898309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  3. Hold the chain tensioner ratchet lock mechanism away from the ratchet stem with a small pick.
    4. Fig 3: Holding Chain Tensioner Ratchet Lock Mechanism Away From Ratchet Stem
    G03898310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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 (0.05 in) wire or paper clip.
    6. Fig 4: Retaining Tensioner Piston With 1.5-mm (0.06-in) Wire Or Paper Clip
    G03898311Courtesy 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 counterclockwise 29 links and mark the link.
    3. Continue counting counterclockwise to link 42 and mark the link.
    7. Fig 5: Locating Crankshaft & Camshaft Timing Marks On LH & RH Timing Chains
    GF0017031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Verify that the LH camshafts are correctly positioned.
    8. Fig 6: Locating Camshafts In Neutral Position
    GF0028893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the VCT assembly and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 7: Identifying LH VCT Assembly Bolts
    GF0028891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the LH timing chain.
    • Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
    10. Fig 8: Aligning Marks On Timing Chain With Marks On Camshaft And Crankshaft Sprockets
    GF0028894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. 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 2 bolts.
    4. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 9: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner Arm & Bolts
    GF0017033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer and rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees until the crankshaft keyway is in the 3 o'clock position.
    12. Fig 10: Locating Crankshaft Keyway
    G03898316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Verify that the RH camshafts are correctly positioned.
    13. Fig 11: Locating RH Camshafts Position
    GF0028895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the RH VCT assembly and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    14. Fig 12: Locating RH VCT Assembly Bolts
    GF0028888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the RH timing chain.
    • Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
    15. Fig 13: Aligning Marks On Timing Chain With Marks On Camshaft And Crankshaft Sprockets
    GF0028896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
    1. Install the tensioner arm.
    2. Position the tensioner.
    3. Install the 2 bolts.
    4. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 14: Identifying Tensioner Arm, Tensioner And Bolts
    GF0017035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the LH and RH timing chain tensioner piston retaining wires.
  17. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 120 degrees to TDC.
    18. NOTE: Failure to verify correct timing drive component alignment will result in severe engine damage.
  18. 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.
    19. Fig 15: Locating Align Marks On Chain
    GF0028897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    20. Fig 16: Identifying Damper Bolt
    G03898296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped 30RFF (orange in color).
  20. Install the ignition pulse wheel.
    21. Fig 17: Identifying Ignition Pulse Wheel
    G03898322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
  21. Install the 6 spark plugs (1 shown).
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
    22. Fig 18: Locating Spark Plugs
    GF0017185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
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