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Timing Chain: Removal

  1. Remove the timing cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
      Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor Drive Gear
      G01307753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the crankshaft (6303) until the timing marks and keyways align.
    Fig 2: Aligning Crankshaft (6303) Timing Marks & Keyways
    G01307754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Compress and install a retaining pin to hold the timing chain tensioner (6L266).
    Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner (6L266) Retaining Pin
    G01307755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the camshaft sprocket (6256), the crankshaft sprocket (6306) and the timing chain/belt (6268) as an assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain Assembly
    G01307756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
      Fig 5: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt
      G01307757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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