Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

NOTE:Using a trolley jack and a wooden block raise the engine slightly and push it back until the engine lower support plate retaining bolts are accessible.

NOTE:Using a suitable piece of wire prevent the timing chain from dropping into the timing case.

NOTE:Keep the camshaft bearing caps and bearing shells and the camshafts in order for installation.

NOTE:Keep the hydraulic tappets in order for installation.

NOTE:The intake and exhaust camshafts are marked with two identification rings between the fourth and fifth cams. The exhaust camshaft has larger space between the identification rings.

NOTE:The position descriptions of the camshaft bearing caps can be read from the rear.

NOTE:Install the camshaft front bearing caps together with the timing chain upper guide bracket.

NOTE:Make sure the marking on the crankshaft timing sprocket face vertically upwards.

NOTE:The timing chain must be taut on the long side.

NOTE:The copper links of the timing chain must align with the timing marks on the camshaft sprockets.

NOTE:The timing chain may hang down slightly between the camshaft sprockets.

NOTE:The copper links of the timing chain must align with the timing marks on the camshaft sprockets.

NOTE:Install a new timing chain upper guide.

NOTE:Install a new gasket.

NOTE:Align the upper edge of the upper cover with the cylinder head mating face (maximum downward offset = 0.13 mm)

NOTE:Install a new gasket.

NOTE:Using a trolley jack and a wooden block raise the engine slightly and push it back until the engine lower support plate retaining bolts are accessible.