Cougar V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (2001)
6. CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway to the 11 o'clock position and the engine to Top Dead Center
(TDC) No. 1 cylinder before the removal and installation of the camshafts and the roller finger followers or damage to the engine may occur.
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The timing chains may bind causing engine damage.
NOTE: If the roller finger follower marks do not align, rotate the crankshaft one complete revolution.
Position the crankshaft.
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Rotate the crankshaft keyway clockwise to the 11 o'clock position.
7. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 3 o'clock position.
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The right-hand camshafts are in the neutral position.
8. NOTE: Mark the position of all chain drive components to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
Remove the right-hand chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
1
Remove the bolts, the chain tensioner and the tensioner adapter plate right-hand, (if equipped).
2
Remove the tensioner arm.
