Timing Chain Tensioner: Service and Repair

NOTE: Ford does not provide a TDC (Top Dead Center) mark or determination procedure for this engine in this vehicle.
ALLDATA users have reported success using aftermarket tools to determine TDC on this engine.

REMOVAL
1. Remove engine front cover.

NOTE: The engine front cover contains the oil pump gears and water pump. If a new engine front cover is to be installed, remove the water pump and oil pump gears from the old engine front cover.

2. Remove camshaft sprocket retainer bolt and washer from end of the camshaft.
3. Remove distributor drive gear.
4. Remove camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and timing chain/belt at the same time.

NOTE: If crankshaft sprocket is difficult to remove, loosen crankshaft sprocket by using a pair of large pry bars positioned on both sides of the crankshaft sprocket.

Distributor Gear:

5. Remove timing chain vibration damper (three bolts) from front of cylinder block. (This requires pulling back on ratcheting mechanism and then installing pin through hole in bracket to relieve tension.)

INSTALLATION











1. With the timing chain vibration damper in the compressed position, install the timing chain vibration damper and retaining bolts to front of cylinder block. Tighten retaining bolts to 8-14 Nm (71-123 in. lbs.).
2. Rotate crankshaft as necessary to position No.1 piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) and keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
3. Lubricate timing chain with Super Premium SAE 5W30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.

Fig. 9 Timing Chain Alignment:

Install camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and timing chain at the same time. Make sure timing marks line up across from each other.
4. Install distributor drive gear.
5. Install retaining bolt and washer at end of camshaft. Tighten to 40-50 Nm (30-36 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove timing chain vibration damper retaining pin.
7. Install engine front cover.