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6. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
Installation 1. Install the timing chain tensioner. 1. Position the timing chain tensioner.
2. Install the bolts.
2. Rotate the crankshaft so the number one piston (6108) is at top dead center (TDC) and the key is at the 12 o'clock position. Klj . 2 ba
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7. Install the camshaft thrust plate.
1. Position the camshaft thrust plate.
2. Install the bolts.
8. Turn the camshaft so that the timing mark is at 12 o'clock and install the engine dynamic balance shaft assembly into the cylinder block. Turn the engine balance shaft driven gear so
that the timing mark aligns up with the timing mark on the engine balance shaft drive gear.
9. NOTE: If correctly aligned, the engine dynamic balance shaft keyway will be at 12 o'clock and
the camshaft keyway will be at 6 o'clock on the camshaft.
Install the bolts.
10. CAUTION: Make sure the components are installed in the correct location.
NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft main bearings prior to installation.
Install the crankshaft upper main bearings and the crankshaft upper thrust main bearing. Klj . 4 ba
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23. Rotate the crankshaft so the number one piston is at top dead center (TDC) and the key is at
the 12 o'clock position.
24. Turn the camshaft sprocket so that the keyway is on the bottom of the camshaft.
25. Install the timing chain, the camshaft sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket as an assembly.
26. Make sure the timing marks and the keyways are aligned.
27. Install the camshaft position sensor drive gear and retaining bolt. Klj . 9 ba
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50. Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
51. Remove the RH and LH timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the timing chain tensioners.
3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.
52. Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket. zRemove the RH timing chain from camshaft sprocket.
z Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
z Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
z Remove the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket. Klj . 16 ba
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CAUTION: Camshaft keyways must maintain a 90 degree clocked position relative
to the valve cover rail.
CAUTION: To prevent piston crown and valve damage the crankshaft keyway must
be clocked at 270° (45° BTDC) before the installation of the cylinder head assembly.
NOTE: Crankshaft must be rotated clockwise only.
Align the keyways as shown.
32. NOTE: Position the RH and the LH cylinder heads over the dowels on the cylinder head
gaskets.
NOTE: The LH is shown the RH is similar.
Tighten the bolts in six stages in the sequence shown. zStage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb- ft).
z Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
z Stage 3: Loosen the bolts a minimum of one full turn.
z Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb- ft).
z Stage 5: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
z Stage 6: Tighten an additional 90 degrees. Klj . 14 ba
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39. Rotate the RH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 11 o'clock
position. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 12
o'clock position.
40. CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, do not rotate either the crankshaft or the
camshafts, when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed.
Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
CAUTION: When instructed to do so, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only.
Do not rotate past the position shown or severe piston and valve damage can occur.
NOTE: The number one cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) when the stud on the engine block
fits into the slot in the handle of the special tool.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is at TDC. Klj . 17 ba
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11. Rotate the RH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 11 o'clock
position. Rotate the LH camshaft sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 12
o'clock position.
12. CAUTION: When instructed to do so, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only.
Do not rotate past the position shown or severe piston and valve damage can occur.
NOTE: The number one cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) when the stud on the engine block
fits into the slot in the handle of the special tool.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is at TDC. Klj . 6 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Crankshaft Pulley — Auxiliary
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the supercharger belt. 4. Remove the coolant hose assembly bolt. SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Locking Tool, Flywheel
303-
673 Klj . 1 ba
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