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Timing Drive Components: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  3. Remove the synchronizer drive gear.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the synchronizer drive gear.
    Fig 1: Removing Synchronizer Drive Gear
    G04003964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks and keyways align.
    Fig 2: Identifying Timing Marks And Keyways Position
    G04003974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Compress and install a retaining pin to hold the timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 3: Installing Retaining Pin To Hold Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03962183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the camshaft gear, crankshaft gear and the timing chain as an assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain And Sprockets
    G03962031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 5: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner And Mounting Bolts
    G03962032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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