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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1985LTD BROUGHAM, 3.8 3, AODLABOR TIMESOTHER VARIANTENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALTIMING BELTREMOVE & REPLACE
1985 Ford LTD Brougham, 3.8 3, AOD
Timing Belt: Remove & Replace
1985 Ford LTD Brougham, 3.8 3, AODSECTION Remove & Replace
WARNING: This page is about the LTD Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3 6, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Line4 | 1.5 | 1.1 | B | |
| Combination Procedure: BALANCE SHAFT SEAL: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: BALANCE SHAFT SPROCKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.1 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: CAMSHAFT SEAL: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.2 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: CAMSHAFT SPROCKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.1 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Front | 0.3 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | B | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.