Lincoln Aviator: Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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303-1248 Camshaft holding tools TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW |
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303-1696 Camshaft holding fixture |
Removal
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material, including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages
or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
NOTE:
If the RH
VCT units are being serviced at the same time as the LH
VCT units, remove the RH
VCT units first.
Right hand VCT (variable camshaft timing) units
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Remove the RH timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
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Install Special Service Tool: 303-1696
Camshaft holding fixture.
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Remove and discard the VCT unit bolts.
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Remove the VCT units.
Left hand units
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Remove the LH timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
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Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248
Camshaft holding tools.
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Remove and discard the VCT unit bolts.
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Remove the VCT units.
Installation
Left hand units
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NOTICE:
The VCT units have 2 timing marks on them, a triangle and a circle. For installation of the LH side the circle marks are used.
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Install the VCT units. The circle timing marks on the VCT units will be at the 10 o'clock (intake) and 12:30 (exhaust) positions as shown in the illustration.
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Install the new VCT unit bolts.
Torque:
Stage 1:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Stage 2:
Loosen:
360°
Stage 3:
37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
Stage 4:
90°
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Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248
Camshaft holding tools.
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Install the LH timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
Right hand units
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NOTICE:
The VCT units have 2 timing marks on them, a triangle and a circle. For installation of the RH side the triangle marks are used.
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Install the VCT units. The triangle timing marks on the VCT units will be at the 2 o'clock (intake) and 11 o'clock (exhaust) positions as shown in the illustration.
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Install the new VCT unit bolts.
Torque:
Stage 1:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Stage 2:
Loosen:
360°
Stage 3:
37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
Stage 4:
90°
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Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1696
Camshaft holding fixture.
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Install the RH timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and InstallerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
Plastic Scraper
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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Removal
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
205-832Remover, HalfshaftTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
303-1246Engine Spreader BarTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1634Lift Eyes (2)TKIT-2014D-ROW3TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
Tie Rod End Remover
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Cable Ties
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram - Power Windows
Driver Side Power Windows
Item
Description
1
LIN
2
Driver Side Front Window Motor
3
Driver Side Rear Window Control Switch
4
Driver Window Control Switch
5
DDM
6
Driver Side Rear Window Motor
Passenger Side Power Windows
Item
Description
1
Passenger Front Window Motor
2
Passenger Rear Window Motor
3
Passenger Side Rear Window Control Switch
4
Passenger Side Front Window Control Switch
5
PDM
6
DDM
7
MS-CAN
Network Message Chart - Power Windows
Passenger Door Module (PDM) Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Passenger window command
DDM
When activating the passenger front or
rear windows from the driver window control switch, the passenger window
command is sent from the DDM to the PDM...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the appropriate door window control switch...