Timing Cover: Service and Repair

NOTE: Ford does not provide timing marks or additional information for servicing of the timing chains/sprockets without the special tools listed in this procedure.

Removal

1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley.





3. Remove the accessory bracket and position aside.





4. Remove generator mounting bracket and position aside.





5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





6. Remove the water bypass hose.





7. Remove the lower heater water hose.
1 Squeeze the hose clamp.
2 Remove the hose.





8. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
1 Squeeze the hose clamp.
2 Disconnect the hose.





9. On A/C equipped vehicles, remove the A/C line bracket and position aside.





10. Remove the wiring harness retainer and position aside.





11. Note: The water pump is removed for clarity.

Remove the engine front cover.

Installation

1. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.





2. Install the engine front cover.





3. Install the wiring harness retainer.





4. On A/C equipped vehicles, install the A/C line bracket nut.





5. Connect the lower radiator hose.
1 Position the hose
2 Install the clamp.





6. Connect the lower heater water hose.
1 Position the hose.
2 Install the hose clamp.





7. Install the water bypass hose.





8. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





9. Install the generator mounting bracket.





10. Install the accessory bracket.
11. Install the crankshaft pulley.
12. Raise and support the vehicle.





13. Drain the engine oil.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Fill the engine with Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
16. Fill the engine with coolant.