Timing Components: Service and Repair

Timing Drive Components-Timing Sprockets



NOTE: Ford does not provide camshaft gear timing marks, or information to perform timing belt service without the special tools shown in this procedure.





Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. Remove the timing belt.
2. Lower the vehicle.





3. CAUTION: The camshaft alignment tool is not recommended to hold the camshafts in place when removing or tightening the bolts. Damage to camshaft may result.

Remove the special tool.





4. NOTE: Use an open-end wrench to keep each camshaft from rotating.

Remove the bolts and the camshaft timing sprockets.

Installation





1. Install the camshaft sprockets onto the camshafts and loosely install the bolts.





2. Install the special tool.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Install the timing belt.