2006 Lincoln LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Timing Drive Components: Installation

  1. Install the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  2. Install the LH VCT unit, exhaust camshaft sprocket and timing chain as an assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating LH VCT Unit, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
    G04690335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using new bolts, install the LH VCT unit and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts finger-tight.
    Fig 2: Locating RH VCT Unit, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain Bolts
    G04690336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the locking pin from the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 3: Removing Locking Pin
    G04690337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  6. Install the RH VCT unit, exhaust camshaft sprocket and timing chain as an assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating RH VCT Unit, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
    G04690338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using new bolts, install the RH VCT unit and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts finger-tight.
    Fig 5: Locating Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
    G04690339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the locking pin from the RH secondary timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 6: Locating Locking Pin
    G04690340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Reset the timing chain tensioners.
    1. Hold the lever toward the tensioner piston.
    2. Using finger pressure, compress the tensioner until it is completely collapsed.
    3. Push the lever down and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
      Fig 7: Resetting Timing Chain Tensioners
      G04690341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: The camshaft holding tool should still be installed on the LH cylinder head. If the special tool was removed during camshaft removal, it must be reinstalled at this time.
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