Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
14. Lubricate timing chain tensioner arm contact surfaces with clean engine oil and install RH and LH timing chain tensioner arms on their dowels.
15. With a suitable C-clamp around the timing chain tensioner arm and timing chain guide, remove all slack from timing chain. Use caution not to
bend the timing chain guide.
16. Remove lock pins from timing chain tensioners and make sure all timing marks are aligned.
17. Using Cam Positioning Tool Adapters and Cam Positioning Tool, align camshaft, tighten camshaft sprocket bolt to 110-130 Nm (81-95 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: If not at maximum lift, loosen camshaft sprocket bolt and repeat Steps 12-15.
18. Install Dial Indicator with Bracketry Tool-4201-C or equivalent in cylinder No.1 spark plug hole. Check that camshaft is at maximum lift for the
intake valve (6507) at 114° after top dead center (TDC).
19. Remove Cam Positioning Tool Adapters and Cam Positioning Tool and Crankshaft Holding Tool T93P-6303-A.
20. Install engine front cover, oil pan and valve covers
21. Start engine and check for leaks and proper operation.
