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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 706 (ENGINE - 4.2L - F-150)IN-VEHICLE SERVICINGTIMING DRIVE COMPONENTSINSTALLATION
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Timing Drive Components: Installation

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. Install the timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
    GF0002405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If necessary, retract the tensioner pad retracting mechanism and insert a retaining pin.
    Fig 2: Installing Retaining Pin To Hold Timing Chain Tensioner
    GF0002406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the crankshaft so the No. 1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) and the key is at the 12 o'clock position.
    Fig 3: Rotating Crankshaft No. 1 Piston Is At TDC
    GF0002407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Turn the camshaft sprocket so that the timing mark is at the 12 o'clock position and is lined up with the timing mark on the balance shaft at the 6 o'clock position.
    Fig 4: Aligning Timing Mark
    GF0002408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the timing chain, the camshaft sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Timing Chain And Sprockets
    G03962031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Make sure that the timing marks and the keyways are aligned.
    Fig 6: Aligning Timing Marks And Keyways
    GF0002403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the retaining pin.
    Fig 7: Locating Retaining Pin
    GF0002404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the camshaft synchronizer drive gear and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Installing Synchronizer Drive Gear And Bolt
    GF0002409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover  in this article.
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