Ford Falcon. Manual - part 129

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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)

19. Position the RH timing chain on the camshaft

23. Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the

sprocket. Make sure the camshaft sprocket timing

crankshaft.

mark is positioned between the two copper

 WARNING: Check markings on sensor

(marked) chain links.

ring to ensure correct installation.

NOTE: The lower half of the timing chain must be

positioned above the tensioner arm dowel.

20. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the

dowel pin and install the RH timing chain

tensioner bolts.

24. Install the engine front cover. For additional

information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this

section.

25. Install the LH and RH Valve covers. For additional

information, refer to Valve Covers in this section.

21. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing

chain tensioner.

Camshaft (LH shown, RH opposite

hand)

Special Tool(s)

Crankshaft position tool

303-448

Camshaft holding tool 303-775

22. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all

timing marks.

Materials
Super Premium SAE

WSS-M2C153-H

5W-20

XO-5W20-QSP or

equivalent
Metal Surface Prep

ZC-31

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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)

Item

Description

1

RH camshaft phaser sprocket assembly

2

RH camshaft phaser sprocket assembly bolt

3

LH camshaft phaser sprocket assembly bolt

4

LH camshaft phaser sprocket assembly

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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)

3.  Position the crankshaft so the number one

Item

Description

cylinder is at TDC with the special tool, 303-448.

1

LH camshaft bearing cap bolt

NOTE: The number one cylinder is at top dead

2

Front LH camshaft bearing cap

center (TDC) when the stud on the engine block

3

LH camshaft bearing cap

fits into the slot in the handle of the special tool.

4

LH camshaft

5

Camshaft roller follower

6

Hydraulic lash adjuster

Removal
1.  Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For

additional information, refer to Valve Cover in this

section.

2.  Remove the engine front cover. For additional

information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this

section.

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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)

4.  Remove the bolts, the timing chain tensioner and

8.  Fit the SST 303-775 to the camshaft in the central

tensioner arm.

position between the caps and tighten to prevent

rotation.

 WARNING: When tightening hex key bolts

on SST 303-775 make sure both bolts are

tightened evenly.

9.  Remove the bolt and the camshaft phaser

sprocket assembly.

Discard the bolt and washer.

 CAUTION: Apply an even force on

hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser

sprocket assembly or damage may occur

to the camshaft or camshaft phaser unit.

 CAUTION: Do not use the timing

chains to prevent rotation when loosening

5.  Compress the tensioner plunger, using a vice.

the central bolt as this load will be

 CAUTION: Timing chain precedure must

transmitted through the locked phaser

be followed exactly or damage to valves and

mechanism and could cause damage.

pistons will result.

10. Do not allow the timing chains to slip off the

6.  Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the

crankshaft sprocket.

plunge in during installation.

11. Remove SST 303-775.

7.  Remove the tensioner from the vise.

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