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Chain Cover: Disassembly

    NOTE: If installation of a new chain cover is necessary, the main control wire harness must be transferred.
    Fig 1: Removing Harness
    G03957030Courtesy 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 (7G099).
    2. Remove the No. 3 chain cover thrust washer (7G096).
    Fig 2: Removing Thrust Washers
    G03957031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolt and the manual valve detent spring.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Manual Valve Detent Spring
    G03957032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the accumulator piston shafts.
    Fig 4: Removing Accumulator Piston Shafts
    G03957033Courtesy 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
    G03957034Courtesy 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 bimetal retaining collars.
    Fig 6: Removing Bimetal Element And Thermostat Plate
    G03957035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bimetal element and the thermostat plate.
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