Timing Cover: Service and Repair

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

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Remove the bolts and the upper timing belt cover.
3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
4. Remove the drive belt.





5. Remove the idler pulley.





6. Remove the bolts and the water pump pulley.
7. Raise the vehicle.





8. Remove the bolts and the middle timing belt cover.
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley.





10. Remove the bolts and the lower timing belt cover.

Installation

















1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.