Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: At no time, when the timing chain(s) are removed and the cylinder heads (6049) are installed, may the crankshaft (6303) and/or
camshafts (6250) be rotated without following established procedures. Failure to follow these directions will result in valve and/or piston damage.
NOTE: Because this is NOT a free-wheeling engine, if it has jumped time, there will be damage to the valves and/or pistons (6108) and will
require the removal of the cylinder heads.
1. Remove engine front cover (6019).
2. Remove rocker arms (6564).
3. Remove crankshaft position sensor pulse wheel.
Fig. 17 Setting Engine To TDC Of No. 1 Cylinder
4. Rotate engine to No.1 top dead center (TDC).
NOTE: To prevent accidental rotation of the camshafts and possible engine damage, install Camshaft Positioning Tool T93P-6256-A and
Camshaft Holding Tool T93P-6256-AH.
