Items 1-17: Timing Drive Components Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the ignition pulse wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Ignition Pulse Wheel
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Install the crankshaft damper bolt and washer.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Damper Bolt And Washer
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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the nine o'clock position.

Fig 3: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise To Position Crankshaft Keyway To Nine O'Clock Position
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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the three o'clock position.

Fig 4: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise To Position Crankshaft Keyway To Three O'Clock Position
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Verify that the front two intake camshaft lobes are pointing up.

Fig 5: Verifying Front Two Intake Camshaft Lobes Pointing Up
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Compress the timing chain tensioner.
1. Release the racheting pawl.
2. Compress the timing chain tensioner and install a stiff wire or paper clip.
Fig 6: Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts And RH Timing Chain Tensioner
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CAUTION: If the RH timing chain tensioner arm is to be reused, mark the position to make sure that it is installed on the correct side when reassembled.

Fig 8: Removing RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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

Fig 9: Removing RH Timing Chain
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Remove the bolts and the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid housing assembly.

Fig 10: Removing Bolts And RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Housing Assembly
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Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the eleven o'clock position.

Fig 11: Rotating Crankshaft Counterclockwise To Position Crankshaft Keyway To Eleven O'Clock Position
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Compress the timing chain tensioner.
1. Release the racheting pawl.
2. Compress the timing chain tensioner and install a stiff wire or paper clip.
Fig 12: Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 13: Removing Bolts And LH Timing Chain Tensioner
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CAUTION: If the LH timing chain tensioner arm is to be reused, mark the position to make sure that it is installed on the correct side when reassembled.

Fig 14: Removing LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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

Fig 15: Removing LH Timing Chain
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Remove the LH VCT solenoid housing assembly.

Fig 16: Removing LH VCT Solenoid Housing Assembly
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