Timing Drive Components: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
- Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to Valve Train Components - Exploded View and Camshaft Roller Follower .
- Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
- Remove the crankshaft washer.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the RH primary timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the RH primary timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the RH primary timing chain.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the RH primary timing chain guide.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the LH primary timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the LH primary timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the LH primary timing chain.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the LH primary timing chain guide.
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket.