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Timing Drive Components: Installation

  1. Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    2. Fig 1: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain Guide Lower Bolt
    GF0029210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It is necessary to tilt the special tool toward the rear of the engine to access the rearmost secondary timing chain tensioner bolt.
  2. Install the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    3. Fig 2: Locating RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Assemble the RH VCT assembly, the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the RH secondary timing chain.
    • Align the colored links with the timing marks.
    4. Fig 3: Aligning RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket & RH Secondary Timing Chain Colored Links With Timing Marks
    GF0029315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the RH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
    5. Fig 4: Positioning RH Secondary Timing Assembly Onto Camshafts
    GF0029316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the new VCT bolt and new exhaust camshaft bolt and the original washers. Tighten in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
    6. Fig 5: Locating RH VCT Assembly Bolt & RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    GF0029208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the lockpin from the RH secondary timing chain tensioner.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Lock Pin On RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
    GF0029317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It is necessary to tilt the special tool toward the rear of the engine to access the rearmost secondary timing chain tensioner bolt.
  7. Install the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    8. Fig 7: Locating LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Assemble the LH VCT assembly, the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the LH secondary timing chain.
    • Align the colored links with the timing marks.
    9. Fig 8: Aligning LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket & LH Secondary Timing Chain Colored Links With Timing Marks
    GF0029319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the LH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
    10. Fig 9: Positioning LH Secondary Timing Assembly Onto Camshafts
    GF0029320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the new VCT bolt and new exhaust camshaft bolt and the original washers. Tighten in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
    11. Fig 10: Locating LH VCT Assembly Bolt & LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    GF0029205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the lockpin from the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.
    12. Fig 11: Locating Lock Pin On LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
    GF0029321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
    13. Fig 12: Locating Crankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket
    GF0029202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
    14. Fig 13: Aligning Timing Marks On VCT Assemblies & Crankshaft Sprocket
    GF0029323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the upper LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    15. Fig 14: Locating Upper LH Primary Timing Chain Guide Bolts
    GF0029203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    16. Fig 15: Locating Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide Bolts
    GF0029200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    17. Fig 16: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    GF0029199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
    • Rotate the lever counterclockwise.
    • Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger.
    • Align the hole in the lever with the hole in the tensioner housing.
    • Install a suitable lockpin.
    18. Fig 17: Compressing Plunger Using A Soft-Jawed Vise
    GF0029324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
  18. Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the lockpin.
    19. Fig 18: Locating Primary Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    20. Fig 19: Verifying Correct Alignment Of All Timing Marks
    GF0029326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install new VCT housing seals.
    21. Fig 20: Locating VCT Housing Seals
    GF0029197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
  21. Install the LH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    22. Fig 21: Identifying LH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GF0029327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
  22. Install the RH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    23. Fig 22: Identifying RH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GF0029328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
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