Removal

NOTE: Ford does not provide a procedure to align the timing components without the OE tools specified.

1. Remove the engine timing cover.





2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.





3. Position the crankshaft with the Crankshaft Holding Tool as shown.

CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.





4. Install and fully tighten the Camshaft Holding Tools on both camshafts.





5. Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chain/belts.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the timing chain tensioners.
3 Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.





6. Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprockets.
- Remove the Crankshaft Holding Tool.
- Remove the RH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the RH timing chain and outer crankshaft sprocket from the crankshaft.
- Repeat for the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.

CAUTION:
- Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinders heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
- Do not remove the Camshaft Holding Tool.





7. Remove both timing chain guides.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove both timing chain guides.