Timing Drive Components

2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Timing Drive Components
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

G03983738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Holding Tool, Camshaft Sprocket 303-564 (T97T-6256-B)
G03983654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tensioner, Timing Chain 303-571 (T97T-6K254-A)
G03946892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Timing Tool, Crankshaft TDC 303-573 (T97T-6303-A)
G03973912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Extension, Torque Wrench 303-575 (T97T-6256-F)
G03946894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Adapter for 303-577 303-576 (T97T-6256-D)
G03983658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Socket, Camshaft Sprocket Nut 303-565 (T97T-6256-G) or equivalent
G03974271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Holding Tool, Camshaft 303-577 (T97T-6303-C)
G03913863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Adapter for 303-564 303-578 (T97T-6256-C)
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C929-A
  1. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWERΒ .
  2. NOTE: You must retime the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed.
  3. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
  4. Remove the retainer and position the A/C manifold tube aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainer
    G03947020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. CAUTION: Do not rotate the engine counterclockwise. Rotating the engine counterclockwise will result in incorrect timing of the engine.
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