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Timing Drive Components

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
G03180422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. In order to carry out camshaft timing, the following components must be removed.
    2. NOTE: You must retime the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed.
  2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
  3. Remove the retainer and position the A/C manifold tube aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Retainer And Position A/C Manifold Tube
    G03180423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The special tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block, this positions the engine at TDC.
    NOTE: Late build pulley shown, early build pulley similar.
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tool
    G03180424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the special tool.
  5. Install the special tools to the RH cylinder head and tighten the two top clamp bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tools To RH Cylinder Head
    G03180425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH threaded bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565, Loosening RH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03180426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565, loosen the RH camshaft sprocket bolt.
  7. Loosen the top two special tool clamp bolts.
    Fig 6: Loosing Top Two Special Tool Clamp Bolts
    G03180427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are off-center.
    Fig 7: Installing Special Tools On Front Of RH Cylinder Head
    G03180428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the camshaft timing slots below the centerline of the camshaft to correctly fit the special tools and install the special tools on the front of the RH cylinder head.
  9. Remove the RH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 8: Removing RH Camshaft Tensioner
    G03180429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the special tool.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tool
    G03180430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a LH threaded bolt.
    Fig 10: Installing Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565 Tighten Camshaft Bolt
    G03180431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Tighten the bolts.
    1. Tighten the special tool top two clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    2. Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565, tighten the camshaft bolt.
  12. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 11: Removing Special Tool
    G03180432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the RH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 12: Installing RH Camshaft Tensioner
    G03180433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the special tools from the RH cylinder head.
  15. Install the special tools on the front of the LH cylinder head and tighten the top two clamp bolts.
    Fig 13: Installing Special Tools On Front Of LH Cylinder Head
    G03180434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Loosen the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
    Fig 14: Loosing LH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03180435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Loosen the top two clamp bolts on the special tool to allow the camshaft sprocket to rotate freely.
    Fig 15: Loosing Top Two Clamp Bolts On Special Tool
    G03180436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are off-center.
    Fig 16: Installing Special Tools On Rear Of LH Cylinder Head
    G03180437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the camshaft timing slots below the centerline of the camshaft to correctly fit the special tools, and install the special tools on the rear of the LH cylinder head.
  19. Remove the LH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 17: Removing LH Camshaft Tensioner
    G03180438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the special tool.
    Fig 18: Installing Special Tool
    G03180439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Tighten the bolts.
    1. Tighten the special tool top two clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    2. Tighten the LH camshaft bolt.
    Fig 19: Tightening LH Camshaft Bolt
    G03180440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 20: Removing Special Tool
    G03180441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the LH camshaft tensioner.
    Fig 21: Installing LH Camshaft Tensioner
    G03180442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the special tools from the LH cylinder head.
  25. Install the following components.
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