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Chain Cover: Assembly

  1. Measure the distance that the center bimetal element pin protrudes from the chain cover.
    2. Fig 1: Checking Center Bi-Metal Element Pin Height (With Specifications)
    GF0020247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, install the bimetal element.
    1. Position the bimetal strip onto the end of the pin.
    2. Install the special tool under the bimetal element.
    3. Tap the retaining collar onto the pin until it seats against the tool edge.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Bimetal Element Using Special Tool (307-173)
    GF0020248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the slotted end of the bimetal element and install the thermostat plate over the end and middle pins.
    4. Fig 3: Installing Thermostat Plate
    GF0020249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the slotted end of the bimetal element under the retaining ring.
    5. Fig 4: Installing Bimetal Element Under Retaining Ring
    GF0020250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the pistons to cock in their bores or damage to the seals may result.
    NOTE: Coat the new seals with petroleum jelly.
  5. Install new seals on the accumulator pistons.
    6. Fig 5: Locating Seals On Accumulator Pistons
    GF0020251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the pistons into the correct bore of the cover with spring pocket up.
    7. Fig 6: Accumulator Pistons
    GF0020245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The use of petroleum jelly will hold the accumulator piston shafts in place while assembling the chain cover.
  7. Install the accumulator piston shafts.
    8. Fig 7: Accumulator Piston Shafts
    GF0020244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the manual valve detent spring and bolt.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 8: Manual Valve Detent Spring
    GF0020243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The use of petroleum jelly will hold the thrust washers in place during assembly.
  9. Install the thrust washers.
    1. Install the No. 1 drive sprocket thrust washer.
    2. Install the No. 3 chain cover thrust washer.
    10. Fig 9: Identifying No. 1 Drive Sprocket Thrust Washer And No. 3 Chain Cover Thrust Washer
    GF0020242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install internal wire harness if it was removed.
    11. Fig 10: Internal Wire Harness
    GF0020252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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