Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
CAUTION: Secondary timing chain tensioner plunger is spring-loaded. Care must be taken to prevent plunger from dropping out of timing chain
tensioner during disassembly.
14. Unlock and compress secondary timing chain tensioners and lock the timing chain tensioner in the compressed position using clip. Remove
secondary timing chain and camshaft sprockets.
15. Remove LH crankshaft sprocket.
CAUTION: Failure to use Camshaft Holding Tool T93P-6256-AH while removing or tightening camshaft bolts may result in damage to camshaft
D-slots or Camshaft Positioning Tool T93P-6256-A.
16. Remove two bolts retaining LH primary timing chain tensioner to cylinder head and remove primary timing chain tensioners.
17. Remove bolt retaining LH timing chain tensioner arm and remove LH timing chain tensioner arm.
18. Remove three bolts retaining LH timing chain guide and remove timing chain guide.
19. Remove LH primary timing chain from camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket.
20. If necessary, remove primary or secondary camshaft sprockets or secondary timing chain tensioners with Camshaft Holding Tool T93P-6256-AH
at center area of camshafts.
21. Remove camshaft sprocket retaining bolts.
CAUTION: Secondary timing chain tensioner plunger is spring-loaded. Care must be taken to prevent plunger from dropping out of timing chain
tensioner during disassembly.
22. Unlock and compress secondary chain tensioner and lock the chain tensioner in the compressed position using clip. Remove secondary timing
chain and camshaft sprockets.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft and/or camshaft or engine damage may occur.
NOTE: Camshaft Holding Tool T93P-6256-AH and Camshaft Positioning Tool T93P-6256-A must be installed on camshafts to prevent
camshafts from rotating.
23. Inspect friction material on timing chain tensioner arms and timing chain guides. If worn or damaged, remove and clean oil pan (6675) and replace
oil pump screen cover and tube (6622).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If engine has jumped time, make sure that all service to engine components and/or valve train has been made.
NOTE:
A Camshaft Key has been added to the camshafts as an assembly aid. Do not remove the keys from the keyways.
Timing Chain Tensioners Make sure primary and secondary timing chain tensioners are in collapsed position and retained with clip.