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Chain Cover: Disassembly

    NOTE: If replacement of the chain cover is necessary the main control wire harness will need to be transferred.
    Fig 1: Pressing Tabs And Removing Harness
    G01308745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Press tabs and remove the harness.
  2. Remove the thrust washers.
    1. Remove the No. 1 drive sprocket thrust washer.
    2. Remove the No. 3 chain cover thrust washer.
      Fig 2: Removing Thrust Washers
      G01308746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolt and the manual valve detent
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Manual Valve Detent
    G01308747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the accumulator piston shafts.
    Fig 4: Removing Accumulator Piston Shafts
    G01308748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Do not use any objects in the piston shaft bore for removal. Damage to the bore will result.
    NOTE: Tag and mark the location of the accumulator pistons.
    Fig 5: Removing Accumulator Pistons
    G01308749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the accumulator pistons.
    6. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the machined surface of the chain cover.
    NOTE: The use of side cutters supported by a small piece of wood will aid in the removal of the bi-metal retaining collars.
    Fig 6: Removing Bimetal Element And Thermostat Plate
    G01308750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bi-metal element and the thermostat plate.
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