Ford — Timing Drive Components - Installation
Installation
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
- Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.
- The camshaft sprocket can jump time if the Camshaft Holding Tool is not secured.
- Mating parts must make contact within 4 minutes and connecting bolts must be torqued within 15 minutes after applying sealant.
Procedure
- Compress the tensioner plunger using an edge of a vise. Do not compress the ratchet assembly.
- Push back and hold the ratchet mechanism with a small screwdriver or pick; push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.
- Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and plunger.
- If copper links are not visible, mark two links on one end and one link on the other end to use as timing marks.
- Install the timing chain guides.
- Remove the Crankshaft Holding Tool. Install the inner crankshaft sprocket with the long hub facing outward.
- Install the inner timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket with the timing marks aligned.
- Install the outer crankshaft sprocket and timing chain with the long hub facing inward.
- Position the timing chain on the camshaft sprocket and align the two copper-colored links with the camshaft sprocket timing mark.
- Check for proper alignment of all timing marks.
- Position the LH and RH timing chain tensioner arms on the dowel pins; position the tensioners and install the bolts.
- Remove the retaining pins from the RH and LH timing chain tensioners.
- Remove the Camshaft Holding Tools. Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
- Lubricate the balance shaft journals with engine oil; position the balance shaft on the journals and align the balance shaft timing marks.
- Lubricate the bearing caps with engine oil; install the bearing caps and bolts and tighten in the sequence shown. Install the engine front cover.
Tools required
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Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.