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Timing Drive Components: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
  3. Remove the synchronizer drive gear.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the synchronizer drive gear.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And Camshaft Synchronizer Drive Gear
    GF0002402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks and keyways align.
    5. Fig 2: Aligning Crankshaft Timing Marks And Keyways
    GF0002403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Compress and install a retaining pin to hold the timing chain tensioner.
    6. Fig 3: Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner & Installing Retaining Pin
    GF0002526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the camshaft gear, crankshaft gear and the timing chain as an assembly.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain And Sprockets
    G03962031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.
    8. Fig 5: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
    GF0002405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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