Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket: Service and Repair
Fig. 8 Timing Chain Alignment
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to Starting and Charging.
2. Drain engine cooling system.
3. Drain engine oil from crankcase.
4. Remove crankshaft pulley and damper.
5. Remove engine front cover.
6. Rotate crankshaft until No.1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) and the timing marks are aligned as illustrated.
7. Remove camshaft sprocket retaining bolt and washer.
8. Check timing chain deflection for excessive wear.
9. Slide camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and timing chain forward and remove as an assembly.
10. Clean engine front cover and oil pan sealing surfaces of all gasket material and silicone sealer.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect all parts before installation.
2. Slide camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and timing chain on as an assembly with timing marks aligned as illustrated.
CAUTION: The camshaft bolt has a drilled oil passage in it for timing chain lubrication. If damaged, do not replace with standard bolt or damage
to engine may occur.
3. Clean camshaft sprocket retaining bolt oil passage with solvent. Install bolt and washer and tighten bolt to 50-70 Nm (37-51 ft. lbs.).
4. Lubricate timing chain, crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket with engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-F.
5. Inspect crankshaft front seal for burrs or cuts. Replace if required, using Front Cover Seal Replacer T70P-6B070-A.
6. Position engine front cover gasket onto cylinder block alignment dowels.
CAUTION: Do not damage crankshaft front seal during front cover installation.
7. Install engine front cover onto cylinder block.
8. Install engine front cover retaining cover bolts and tighten. Follow proper procedure.
9. Install oil pan and new oil pan gasket.
10. Install water pump if removed. Refer to Cooling System.
11. Install crankshaft damper and crankshaft pulley.
12. Fill crankcase with the correct viscosity and amount of engine oil.
13. Fill and bleed engine cooling system.
14. Connect battery ground cable.
15. Start engine and check for coolant, oil and exhaust leaks.
