CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage may occur.
1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to
2. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.
3. Rotate the crankshaft until the timing mark on the RH camshaft sprocket is approximately at the 11 o'clock position, and the timing mark on the LH camshaft
sprocket is approximately at the 12 o'clock position.
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2000 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual Page 2 of 8 5. Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains. 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Remove the timing chain tensioners. 3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms. 6. Remove the timing chains and the crankshaft sprockets. 7.
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2000 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual Page 3 of 8 Installation CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result. CAUTION: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly. Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise. 2. Using a small screwdriver or pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism. 3. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSYJ/~MUS~LEN/20/S...
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2000 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual Page 4 of 8 4. Install a paper clip into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and plunger in during installation. 5. Remove the tensioner from the vise. 6. 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. 7.
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2000 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual Page 5 of 8 CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, do not rotate either the crankshaft or the camshafts when 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. Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is TDC.
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2000 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual Page 6 of 8 13. Position the RH timing chain tensioner and install the timing chain tensioner bolts. 14. Position the LH timing chain tensioner and install the bolts. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSYJ/~MUS~LEN/20/S... 3/27/2010...
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2000 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual Page 7 of 8 15. Remove both the RH and LH retaining pins from the timing chain tensioner. 16. Make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket. 17.
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2000 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual Page 8 of 8 19. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover — 4.6L in this section. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSYJ/~MUS~LEN/20/S... 3/27/2010...