Timing Drive Components: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the camshaft sprockets and the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Sprocket And Bolt
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Install the timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And LH Timing Chain Guide
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Install the timing chain.

Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain
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Install the timing chain tensioner arm.

Fig 4: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide
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Install the timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts. Remove the paper clip to release the piston.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts And Paper Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: The special tool 303-465 is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.

Using the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the bolts.
- Tighten to 72 Nm (53 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .