[FORD OWNER]

Hello guys, working on a 2001 f150 sohc 4.6l the guides on the left chain broke into pieces (plastic) and tensioner went bad, going to replace both chains, guides, tensioners, need help I have everything off already just need to change chains, tensioners and guides, but I need help on how to r&r it, if u can help please

[Dominick]

2001 Ford Truck F150 1/2 ton P/U 2WD 4.6L EFI 8cyl | Repair Guides | Engine Mechanical | Engine Mechanical Components | Timing Chain Cover, Chain & Sprockets 1 | AutoZone.com

• TIMING CHAIN COVER, CHAIN & SPROCKETS 1

Lincoln Blackwood, Ford F-Series Pick-ups, Lincoln Mark LT 2001-2006



Timing Chain Cover, Chain & Sprockets 1

• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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Removal & Installation




2001-05 4.6L Engine; 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine; 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine; 2004 F-250/350

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the cooling fan.
6. Remove the right valve cover.
7. Remove the left valve cover.
   
   
   
   Fig. Using special tool 303-D055, remove the bolt and washer-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
   
   
8. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the drive belt. Using special tool 303-D055, remove the bolt and washer and discard the bolt.
   WARNING
   This bolt is torque-to-yield and cannot be reused.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. Using special tool 303-099, remove the crankshaft pulley-all engines
   
   
9. Using special tool 303-099, remove the crankshaft pulley.
   
   
   
   Fig. Using special tool 303-107, remove the crankshaft front seal-all engines
   
   
10. Using special tool 303-107, remove the crankshaft front seal.
11. Remove the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
12. Remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt and the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
    
    
    
    Fig. Using special tool 211-016, remove the power steering pump pulley-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
13. Using special tool 211-016, remove the power steering pump pulley.
14. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube. Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
15. Remove the nut and position aside the power steering pressure tube.
16. Remove the power steering pump bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
17. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
18. Remove the CMP sensor bolt and the CMP sensor.
19. Remove the left radio interference capacitor nut and position the left radio interference capacitor aside.
20. Remove the nut and the upper radiator hose bracket.
21. Remove the right radio interference capacitor nut and position the right radio interference capacitor aside.
22. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
23. Remove the 4 oil pan bolts.
24. Remove the nut and the A/C manifold and tube assembly support bracket.
25. If equipped, remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
26. Remove the bolts and the studs.
    WARNING
    Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
    
    
27. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel.
28. Remove the engine front cover gaskets.
29. Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
30. Inspect the mating surfaces.
    
    
    
    Fig. Crankshaft sensor ring-all engines
    
    
31. Remove the CKP sensor bolt and the CKP sensor.
32. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
    
    
    
    Fig. Rotate the crankshaft until the timing mark on the right camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 11 o'clock position and the timing mark on the left camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 12 o'clock position-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
33. Rotate the crankshaft until the timing mark on the right camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 11 o'clock position and the timing mark on the left camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 12 o'clock position.
    
    
    
    Fig. Install the special tools on the camshaft-4.6L engine
    
    
    
    
    
    Fig. Install the special tool on the camshaft-2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
34. Install the special tools on the camshaft as shown.
    WARNING
    If one or both of the tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seat integrity. If cracks, tears or separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Fig. Removing the tensioners and tensioner arms-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
35. Remove the bolts (1). Remove the timing chain tensioners (2). Remove the timing chain tensioner arms (3).
    
    
    
    Fig. Timing chain and sprocket removal-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
36. Remove the timing chains and crankshaft sprocket.
    
    
    
    Fig. Timing chain guides-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
37. Remove the bolts (1). Remove the left timing chain guide (2).
38. Remove the bolts (3). Remove the right timing chain guide (4).

To install:

WARNING
Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.



WARNING
Prior to installation, inspect the tensioner-sealing bead for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner.






Fig. Compress the tensioner plunger, using a vise-all engines

[Dominick]

2001 Ford Truck F150 1/2 ton P/U 2WD 4.6L EFI 8cyl | Repair Guides | Engine Mechanical | Engine Mechanical Components | Timing Chain Cover, Chain & Sprockets 2 | AutoZone.com

• TIMING CHAIN COVER, CHAIN & SPROCKETS 2

Lincoln Blackwood, Ford F-Series Pick-ups, Lincoln Mark LT 2001-2006



Timing Chain Cover, Chain & Sprockets 2

• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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Removal & Installation




2001-05 4.6L Engine; 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine; 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine; 2004 F-250/350

1. Compress the tensioner plunger, using a vise.
   
   
   
   Fig. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation-all engines
   
   
2. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.
   
   
   
   Fig. Copper links-all engines
   
   
3. If the copper links are not visible, mark one link on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
   
   
   
   Fig. Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward-all engines
   
   
4. Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.
5. Position the left timing chain guide.
6. Install and tighten the left bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
7. Position the right timing chain guide.
8. Install and tighten the right bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
   WARNING
   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.
   
   
   
   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.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is at TDC-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
   
   
   
   
   
   Fig. Install this tool on 5.4L engines-2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
   
   
9. Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is at TDC.
10. Remove the Crankshaft Holding Tool.
    
    
    
    Fig. Position the left (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
11. Position the left (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.
    
    
    
    Fig. Install the left timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
12. Install the left timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
    NOTE
    The left timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Fig. Position the left timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the left timing chain tensioner-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
13. Position the left timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the left timing chain tensioner. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
14. Remove the retaining clip from the left timing chain tensioner.
    
    
    
    Fig. Position the right (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
15. Position the right (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing mark on the sprocket.
16. 
    
    
    
    Fig. Install the right timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
17. Install the right timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
    
    
    
    Fig. Position the right timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the right timing chain tensioner-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
18. Position the right timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the right timing chain tensioner. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
19. Remove the retaining clip from the right timing chain tensioner.
    
    
    
    Fig. Make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
20. Make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket.
21. Remove the special tools from the camshaft.
22. Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
    
    
    
    Fig. Front cover and related parts-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
23. Install the CKP sensor and the CKP sensor bolt. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
    WARNING
    Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
    
    
    
    NOTE
    If the engine front cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    
    
    
    NOTE
    Make sure that the engine front cover gasket is in place on the engine front cover before installation.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Fig. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations indicated-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
24. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
25. Install the engine front cover with the engine front cover gasket on the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel and loosely install the bolts.
    
    
    
    Fig. Front cover fastener identification-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
26. Tighten the engine front cover fasteners in the sequence shown.
    
    
    
    Fig. Oil pan-to-front cover bolt torque sequence-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
27. Loosely install the oil pan-to-front cover bolts, then tighten the bolts in 2 steps, in the sequence shown.
    
    
    Step 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
    
    Step 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
    
    
28. If equipped, install the transmission cooler tube support bracket and nut. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
29. Install the A/C manifold and tube assembly support bracket and nut. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
30. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
31. Position the right radio interference capacitor and install the nut. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
32. Position the upper radiator hose bracket and install the nut. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
33. Install the left radio interference capacitor and install the left radio interference capacitor nut. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
34. Install the CMP sensor and the bolt. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
35. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
36. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
    
    
    
    Fig. Power steering pressure line fitting connection-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
37. Using special tool 211-D207, install a new O-ring seal on the pressure line fitting.
38. Connect the power steering pressure tube. Tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
39. Position the power steering pressure tube support bracket and install the nut. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
    WARNING
    If the pulley has been removed and installed twice, install a new power steering pump pulley.
    
    
40. Using special tool 211-185, install the power steering pump pulley. Inspect the pulley for paint marks in the web area near the hub. If there are 2 paint marks, install a new pulley. If there is 1 paint mark or none at all, use a pencil to mark the web area of the pulley near the hub.
41. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley and the 3 bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
42. Install the coolant pump pulley and the 4 bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
43. Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
    
    
    
    Fig. Crankshaft front seal installation-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
44. Using the special tools shown, install the crankshaft front seal.
    NOTE
    If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Fig. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley-4.6L engine, 2001-03 F-150 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-150 Heritage Edition 5.4L Engine, 2004 F-250/350
    
    
45. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.
46. Using special tool 303-102, install the crankshaft pulley.
47. Using a new crankshaft pulley bolt, install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
48. Using the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the bolt in 4 steps:
    
    
    Step 1: Tighten the bolt to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
    
    Step 2: Loosen the bolt one full turn.
    
    Step 3: Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
    
    Step 4: Tighten the bolt an additional 90 degrees without exceeding 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.).
    
    
49. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the drive belt.
50. Install the left valve cover.
51. Install the right valve cover.
52. Install the cooling fan.
53. Connect the battery ground cable.
54. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

[FORD OWNER]

Thanks

[FORD OWNER]

Hello I'm doing a timing chain job on a 4.6l sohc, because the tensioners and guides went bad, before I took off chains it says to turn the crank shaft till you have the left cam at 12 o'clock and the right cam at 11 o'clock after that I used the cam holding tool so they wont move while I took the chains out on both sides, after I took chains off and replaced them with new chains which new chains came with the marks on them so I tried to align them on the cam and crank sprocket and the left cam is two teeth off and the left one looks like its one teeth off? What should I do? Please help???

[Dominick]

Just a thought what are you calling right and left.

[Dominick]

Passenger Side. should be right side the way I read it.
From the front of the engine.
Piston layout Left Side 1-2-3-4
Piston layout Right Side 5-6-7-8Firing Order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

[FORD OWNER]

Originally Posted by Dominick

Just a thought what are you calling right and left.

Yes I'm calling the passenger side right side and driver side left, what should I do? How do I get the marks on the chains to align with the cam and crank sprockets? Step by step please if possible thanks

[Dominick]

See if this helps.
Timing the 4.6L SOHC Engine