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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.
  1. Press tabs and remove the harness.
    2. Fig 1: Main Control Wire Harness Tabs
    GF0020241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the thrust washers.
    1. Remove the No. 1 drive sprocket thrust washer.
    2. Remove the No. 3 chain cover thrust washer.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 Drive Sprocket Thrust Washer And No. 3 Chain Cover Thrust Washer
    GF0020242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolt and the manual valve detent spring.
    4. Fig 3: Manual Valve Detent Spring
    GF0020243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the accumulator piston shafts.
    5. Fig 4: Accumulator Piston Shafts
    GF0020244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  5. Remove the accumulator pistons.
    6. Fig 5: Accumulator Pistons
    GF0020245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  6. Remove the bimetal element and the thermostat plate.
    7. Fig 6: Bi-Metal Element & Thermostat Plate
    GF0020246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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