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Timing Drive Components: Removal

CAUTION: 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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER  in this article.
  4. Remove the RH and LH variable cam timing (VCT) bush carriers.
    Fig 1: Identifying RH And LH Variable Cam Timing Bush Carriers, Bolts & Nuts
    G03996382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the torque converter cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Next To Torque Converter Cover
    G03996340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: There is one window on the ignition pulse wheel that is unique to accept the special tool.
  6. Install the special tool.
    • Turn the crankshaft to 45 degrees ATDC. The crankshaft keyway will be in the 6 o'clock position.
    • Install the special tool.
      Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool
      G03996341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Make sure the flats of the camshaft are facing upward. If not, repeat Step  5.
    Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Faces
    G03996342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: The flats on the camshaft must completely contact the special service tool or damage to the camshafts can occur. Slowly draw the special tool down evenly until it is fully seated on the camshaft flats.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool On RH Cylinder Head
    G03996343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tool on the RH cylinder head.
    9. CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft will occur.
    Fig 6: Removing RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03996344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
    10. CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft will occur.
    Fig 7: Removing RH VCT Unit Bolt
    G03996345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the RH VCT unit bolt.
  11. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner.
    1. Push the lever down and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and the tensioner.
      Fig 8: Removing RH Timing Chain Tensioner
      G03996346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolt and the RH tensioner arm.
    Fig 9: Identifying RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    G03996347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
    Fig 10: Identifying Bolt And RH Timing Chain Guide
    G03996377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the RH primary timing chain.
    Fig 11: Identifying RH Primary Timing Chain
    G03996349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the special tool from the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 12: Removing Special Tool From RH Cylinder Head
    G04007305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: The flats on the camshaft must completely contact the special service tool or damage to the camshafts can occur. Slowly draw the special tool down evenly until it is fully seated on the camshaft flats.
    Fig 13: Identifying Special Tool
    G03996351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the special tool on the LH head.
    17. CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft can occur.
    Fig 14: Removing LH VCT Unit Bolt And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03996352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove and discard the LH VCT unit bolt and the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
  18. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner.
    1. Push the lever down and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and the tensioner.
      Fig 15: Removing LH Timing Chain Tensioner
      G03996353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the nut and the LH tensioner arm.
    Fig 16: Identifying LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm And Nut
    G03996354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.
    Fig 17: Identifying LH Timing Chain Guide And Bolt
    G03996355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the LH primary timing chain.
    Fig 18: Identifying LH Timing Chain And Crankshaft Gear
    G03996356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
  23. Collapse the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a pin to lock the piston.
    Fig 19: Locating Locking Pin For RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03996357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the RH VCT unit, exhaust camshaft sprocket and timing chain as an assembly.
    Fig 20: Identifying RH VCT Unit
    G03996358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH secondary timing chain tensioner.
  26. Collapse the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a pin to lock the piston.
    Fig 21: Locating Locking Pin For LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03996359Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the LH VCT unit, exhaust camshaft sprocket and timing chain as an assembly.
    Fig 22: Identifying LH VCT Unit, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
    G03996360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.
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