{"id":91370,"date":"2023-09-12T19:41:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T02:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=91370"},"modified":"2023-11-16T19:03:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T03:03:59","slug":"where-is-the-timing-chain-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-timing-chain-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Timing Chain Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_9e7b4e-6d qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-284f95  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-e953ba\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d1edb8-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d1edb8-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d1edb8-26\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d1edb8-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d1edb8-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d1edb8-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d1edb8-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d1edb8-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d1edb8-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_d1edb8-26 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d1edb8-26\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The timing connects the crankshaft to the valvetrain or camshafts.<\/li><li>Accessing the timing chain on a 1997 to 2003 Ford F-150 requires the removal of numerous parts and components.<\/li><li>The timing chain is near the serpentine or drive belts.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Is the Timing Chain Located?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/timing-chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"timing chain\">timing chain<\/a> is responsible for connecting your vehicle&rsquo;s crankshaft to the valvetrain or camshafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On most engines, t<\/strong><strong>he timing chain is<\/strong><strong> usually <\/strong><strong>located<\/strong><strong> on the same end of the engine where the drive belts and pulleys are located. This will be the front of the engine on a linear mounted engine but it could be either the left or the right end of a transverse mounted engine, depending on the platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_b6ae51-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b6ae51-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b6ae51-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b6ae51-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b6ae51-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b6ae51-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b6ae51-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b6ae51-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b6ae51-ef > 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nWhen you find the belts, you&rsquo;ll find the end of the engine where the timing chain is located.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0015-code-exhaust-b-camshaft-position-timing-over-retarded-bank-1\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uff1e07822add57b0f5b8f19b6c05cd07\"><style> .uff1e07822add57b0f5b8f19b6c05cd07 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .uff1e07822add57b0f5b8f19b6c05cd07:active, .uff1e07822add57b0f5b8f19b6c05cd07:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uff1e07822add57b0f5b8f19b6c05cd07 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uff1e07822add57b0f5b8f19b6c05cd07 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uff1e07822add57b0f5b8f19b6c05cd07 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uff1e07822add57b0f5b8f19b6c05cd07:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0015 Code: Exhaust &ldquo;B&rdquo; Camshaft Position Timing - Over - Retarded (Bank 1)<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The timing chain&rsquo;s location varies from engine to engine, and some engines have more than one timing chain. 4.0.L single overhead cam (SOHC) Explorers (1997-2010), for example, have one timing chain that drives a jackshaft. This jackshaft drives two timing chains: one that spins the bank 2 camshaft by a gear that is bolted to the front of the driver&rsquo;s side head, and a different timing chain that spins an identical cam gear bolted to the rear of the camshaft on passenger side head driving the bank 1 camshaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most older engines had timing chains, then belts became a thing. Now, timing chains are making a comeback, albeit with a different configuration since most engines have at least one camshaft in each cylinder head rather than in the engine block as in days of old. Many engines have two camshafts in each head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p054a-code-cold-start-b-camshaft-position-timing-over-advanced-bank-1\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u1bccaf46d2bc063fa9d4f95cdf98436e\"><style> .u1bccaf46d2bc063fa9d4f95cdf98436e { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u1bccaf46d2bc063fa9d4f95cdf98436e:active, .u1bccaf46d2bc063fa9d4f95cdf98436e:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u1bccaf46d2bc063fa9d4f95cdf98436e { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u1bccaf46d2bc063fa9d4f95cdf98436e .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u1bccaf46d2bc063fa9d4f95cdf98436e .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u1bccaf46d2bc063fa9d4f95cdf98436e:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P054A Code: Cold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mid-2000s-dodge-v8-with-three-timing-chains-1024x602.jpg\" alt=\"mid 2000s dodge v8 with three timing chains\" class=\"wp-image-96623\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mid-2000s-dodge-v8-with-three-timing-chains-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mid-2000s-dodge-v8-with-three-timing-chains-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mid-2000s-dodge-v8-with-three-timing-chains-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mid-2000s-dodge-v8-with-three-timing-chains-1536x904.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mid-2000s-dodge-v8-with-three-timing-chains-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mid-2000s-dodge-v8-with-three-timing-chains.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The illustration shows a mid-2000s Dodge V8. Notice that there are 3 timing chains on this engine and the best way to access and replace the timing chains is to remove the engine and mount it on an engine stand. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Timing Chain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessing the timing chain is a labor-intensive process since there are many components along the way. 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These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nUnless you&rsquo;re a very experienced DIY person very familiar with the engine in your vehicle, you should hire this job done if you&rsquo;re certain the timing chain needs replacing.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re trying to access the timing chain on a 1997 to 2003 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/timing-chain\/ford\/f-150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ford F-150\">Ford F-150<\/a>, you&rsquo;ll need to remove the radiator fan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/serpentine-belt-symptoms-replacement-cost-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"serpentine belt\">serpentine belt<\/a>, and pulleys, which connect to components like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/power-steering-pump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"power steering pump\">power steering pump<\/a>. 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