Timing Drive Components: Installation

All engines 

NOTE: Compress the tensioner and install the retaining pin.
NOTE: LH tensioner shown, RH tensioner similar.
Fig 1: Installing Tensioners
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
1. Install the tensioners.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
CAUTION: Timing marks must be at the 12 o'clock position and indexed at the 6 o'clock position.
Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Sprockets And Chain As An Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Install the camshaft sprockets and chain as an assembly.
3. Install the special tool.
   Fig 3: Installing Special Tool

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Spacer, Washer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Install the camshaft spacer, washer and bolt.
NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Gear, Washer And Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Install the camshaft gear, washer and bolt.
6. Tighten the bolts in 2 stages:
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
   • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
   Fig 6: Tightening Bolts

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Engines with ratcheting tensioners 

CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
CAUTION: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Fig 7: Compressing Each Plunger, Using An Edge Of A Vise
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
7. Compress each plunger, using an edge of a vise.
8. Using a small screwdriver or pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.
   Fig 8: Pushing Back And Hold Ratchet Mechanism

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.
   Fig 9: Pushing Ratchet Arm Back Into Tensioner Housing

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
10. Install a paper clip into the hole of each tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and plunger in during installation.
    • Remove the tensioner from the vise.
    Fig 10: Removing Tensioner From Vise

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Engines with non-ratcheting tensioners 

CAUTION: If one or both tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal integrity. Any cracks, tears, cuts or separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead, will require replacement of the tensioner.
11. Inspect the RH and LH timing chain tensioners.
    • Install new tensioners as necessary.
CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Fig 11: Compressing Each Tensioner Plunger, Using A Vise
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
12. Compress each tensioner plunger, using a vise.
13. Install a retaining clip on each tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.
    Fig 12: Installing A Retaining Clip On Each Tensioner To Hold Plunger

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All engines 

14. If the copper links are not visible, mark one link on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
    Fig 13: Marking One Link On Each End

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
15. Install the timing chain guides.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 14: Installing Timing Chain Guides

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
16. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 12 o'clock position. Rotate the RH camshaft timing sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 11 o'clock position.
    Fig 15: Rotating LH Camshaft Sprocket Until Timing Mark

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not rotate past position shown or severe piston or valve damage will occur.
NOTE: The number one cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) when the stud on the engine block fits into the slot in the handle of the special tool.
Fig 16: Positioning Crankshaft So Number One Cylinder Is TDC
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
17. Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is at TDC.
18. Position the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.
    Fig 17: Aligning Copper (Marked) Link With Timing Mark On Sprocket

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
19. Install the LH timing chain onto the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
    Fig 18: Installing LH Timing Chain Onto Camshaft Sprocket

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.
Fig 19: Positioning LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arms On Dowel Pin
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
20. Position the LH timing chain tensioner arms on the dowel pin and install the LH timing chain tensioner.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Engines with ratcheting tensioners 

21. Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 20: Removing Retaining Clip From LH Timing Chain Tensioner

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Engines with non-ratcheting tensioners 

22. Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 21: Removing Retaining Clip From LH Timing Chain Tensioner

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All engines 

23. Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.
    Fig 22: Positioning RH (Outer) Timing Chain On Crankshaft Sprocket

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
24. Install the RH timing chain onto the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
    Fig 23: Installing RH Timing Chain Onto Camshaft Sprocket

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
25. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arms on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 24: Positioning RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arms

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Engines with ratcheting tensioners 

26. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 25: Removing Retaining Clip From RH Timing Chain Tensioner

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Engines with non-ratcheting tensioners 

27. Remove the retaining clips from the RH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 26: Removing Retaining Clips From RH Timing Chain Tensioner

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All engines 

28. Make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket.
29. Install the crankshaft sensor ignition pulse ring.
30. Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
31. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .