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Timing Drive Components: Removal

CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  4. Remove the RH and LH variable cam timing (VCT) bush carriers.
    Fig 1: Locating RH And LH Variable Cam Timing (VCT) Bush Carriers
    G04690313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the torque converter cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
    G04690314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: There is one window on the ignition pulse wheel that is unique to accept the special tool.
  6. Install the special tool.
    • Turn the crankshaft to 45 degrees ATDC. The crankshaft keyway will be in the 6 o'clock position.
    • Install the special tool.
      Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool
      G04690315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Make sure the flats of the camshaft are facing upward. If not, repeat Step  5.
    Fig 4: Locating Camshaft Flats
    G04690316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: The flats on the camshaft must completely contact the special service tool or damage to the camshafts can occur. Slowly draw the special tool down evenly until it is fully seated on the camshaft flats.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool On RH Cylinder Head
    G04690317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tool on the RH cylinder head.
    9. CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft will occur.
    Fig 6: Locating RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G04690318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
    10. CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft will occur.
    Fig 7: Locating RH VCT Unit Bolt
    G04690319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the RH VCT unit bolt.
  11. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner.
    1. Push the lever down and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and the tensioner.
      Fig 8: Identifying Drill Rod And Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
      G04690320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolt and the RH tensioner arm.
    Fig 9: Locating RH Tensioner Arm Bolt
    G04690321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
    Fig 10: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide And Bolt
    G04690322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the RH primary timing chain.
    Fig 11: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain
    G04690323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the special tool from the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 12: Identifying Special Tool On RH Cylinder Head
    G04690324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: The flats on the camshaft must completely contact the special service tool or damage to the camshafts can occur. Slowly draw the special tool down evenly until it is fully seated on the camshaft flats.
    Fig 13: Identifying Special Tool On LH Head
    G04690325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the special tool on the LH head.
    17. CAUTION: An open-end wrench must be used on the flats of the camshaft or damage to the camshaft can occur.
    Fig 14: Locating LH VCT Unit Bolt And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G04690326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove and discard the LH VCT unit bolt and the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
  18. Remove the LH timing chain tensioner.
    1. Push the lever down and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and the tensioner.
      Fig 15: Identifying Drill Rod And Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
      G04690327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the nut and the LH tensioner arm.
    Fig 16: Locating LH Tensioner Arm And Nut
    G04690328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.
    Fig 17: Identifying LH Timing Chain Guide And Bolt
    G04690329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the LH primary timing chain.
    Fig 18: Locating LH Primary Timing Chain
    G04690330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
  23. Collapse the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a pin to lock the piston.
    Fig 19: Locating Locking Pin
    G04690331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the RH VCT unit, exhaust camshaft sprocket and timing chain as an assembly.
    Fig 20: Locating RH VCT Unit, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
    G04690332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH secondary timing chain tensioner.
  26. Collapse the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a pin to lock the piston.
    Fig 21: Locating Locking Pin And Collapsing LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
    G04690333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the LH VCT unit, exhaust camshaft sprocket and timing chain as an assembly.
    Fig 22: Identifying LH VCT Unit, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
    G04690334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.
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