Timing chain replacement: Ford Scorpio 2.0 16 V '95> (N3A, NSD)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0I, |, 16V

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking tool

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• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
• Caution! Do not re-use the removed part

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Flywheel locking tool:
2. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
3. Further refitting is in the reverse order of removal
4. Remove the engine lower cover
5. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation

6. Stage 1:
7. Stage 2:
8. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor
9. Starter motor:
10. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 4
11. Check the timing marks
12. Fit the timing chain lower cover
13. Caution! Do not re-use the removed part
14. Stage 2:
15. Remove the crankcase breather hose
16. Disconnect the EGR system
17. Remove the valve cover
18. Remove the timing belt upper cover
19. Align the timing marks
20. Remove the chain guide(s)
21. Loosen the camshaft gearwheels
22. Remove the timing chain from the camshaft gearwheel
23. Remove the camshaft gearwheels
24. Remove the tensioner lever
25. Remove the chain guide(s)
26. Remove the tensioner
27. Remove the alternator belt
28. Remove the starter motor
29. Use a special tool to lock the crankshaft
30. Remove the crankshaft pulley
31. Remove the timing chain cover
32. Remove the oil pump gearwheel
33. Remove the timing chain

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