LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2007 >> Freestar SEL >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> Engine >> In-Vehicle Servicing >> Timing Drive Components >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Timing Drive Components: Installation

  1. Install the timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    2. Fig 1: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
    GF0002405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If necessary, retract the tensioner pad retracting mechanism and insert a retaining pin.
    3. Fig 2: Compressing Tensioner Pad And Installing Retaining Pin
    GF0002406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the crankshaft so the No. 1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) and the key is at the 12 o'clock position.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Keyway At 12 O'Clock Position
    GF0002571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Turn the camshaft gear so that the timing mark is on the bottom of the balance shaft.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Timing Mark
    GF0002408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the timing chain, crankshaft gear and camshaft gear as an assembly.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Timing Chain & Sprockets
    G03962031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Make sure that the timing marks and the keyways are aligned.
    7. Fig 6: Aligning Crankshaft Timing Marks & Keyways
    GF0002403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the retaining pin.
    8. Fig 7: Locating Retaining Pin
    GF0002404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the synchronizer drive gear and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 8: Locating Camshaft Synchronizer Drive Gear Bolt
    GF0002409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals