Timing Drive Components: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.

Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Sensor Ring At Crankshaft
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Disconnect the 8 ignition coil electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Eight Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
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Remove the bolts and the 8 ignition coils.

Fig 3: Removing Ignition Coils Bolts
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NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug wells before removing the spark plugs.

Fig 4: Removing Spark Plugs

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Remove the 8 spark plugs.
Position the lobe of the camshaft up.

Fig 5: Positioning Lobe Of Camshaft Up
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Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

Fig 6: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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NOTE: The roller followers are positional. Mark the followers for installation in their original locations.

Fig 7: Removing Camshaft Roller

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Use the special tool to compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller followers.
Position the crankshaft with the key way at the 12 o'clock position.

Fig 8: Positioning Crankshaft With Keyway At 12 O'clock Position
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Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the timing chain tensioners.
3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioning System
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Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
- Repeat for the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
  
  Fig 10: View Of Left And Right Timing Chains, Sprockets And Crankshaft Gear
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Remove the timing chain guides.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the LH timing chain guide.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the RH timing chain guide.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Timing Chain Guides
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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Fig 12: Installing Special Tool

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Install the special tool.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Fig 13: Removing Camshaft Gear Bolt

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Remove the bolt and the camshaft gear.