Econoline E450 V10-6.8L VIN S (1999)
3. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.
4. Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and plunger in during installation.
5. If copper links are not visible, mark two links on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
6. Install the timing chain guides.