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Timing Chain: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine front cover (6019). Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER - WITH CIII POWER STEERING SYSTEM  OR ENGINE FRONT COVER - WITH CII POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
  2. Rotate the crankshaft (6303) and align the timing marks.
    Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks
    G02155161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G02155162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the timing chain (6268), the camshaft sprocket (6256) and the crankshaft sprocket (6306) as an assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Timing Chain, Camshaft Sprocket & Crankshaft Sprocket As An Assembly
    G02155163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.