User Manual
525218 Ford Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Tool
Application: 2003 – 2004 4.6L 4V Lincoln Mark Series
1. Insert No. 525218 Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
Tool between upper and lower rubbing blocks of the
chain tensioner.
2. Rotate knob on top of tool until spring pressure is
applied to the tensioner, and the knob on the tool
rotates freely.
3. Perform camshaft service as required according to
instructions in vehicle service manual.
4. Remove the 525218 from the timing chain tensioner.
5. Torque fasteners to factory specications.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to valves and pistons, do NOT rotate the crankshaft and
/ or camshaft(s) when removing the timing chain(s) and installing the cylinder heads.
Because this is not a free-wheeling engine, if it has “jumped time,” there will be damage to
the valves and / or pistons which will require the removal of the cylinder heads.
525218
No. 525218
Parts List & Operating Instructions Form No. 567768, Sheet 11 of 15 back
Application: 2003 – 2005 4.6L 4V Aviator
1992 – 2011 4.6L Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car
1997 – 2013 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L E-Series
2000 – 2005 5.4L, 6.8L Excursion
1997 – 2014 4.6L, 5.4L Expedition
2002 – 2005 4.6L Explorer, Mountaineer
1997 – 2010 4.6L F-150 (VIN W)
2011 – 2014 5.0L F-150
1997 – 2010 5.4L F-150
2006 – 2014 6.8L F-53 Motorhome Chassis
2011 – 2012 6.8L 3V F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis
1999 – 2010 5.4L F-Super Duty
1999 – 2014 6.8L F-Super Duty
2005 – 2006 5.4L 4V GT
2006 – 2008 5.4L 3V Mark LT
1996 – 2010 4.6L Mustang
2011 – 2014 5.0L Mustang
2007 – 2012 5.4L Mustang
1998 – 2013 5.4L Navigator
525219 Ford Crankshaft Holding Tool
1. Rotate the engine to top dead center on the No. 1
cylinder.
2. Install No. 525219 Crankshaft Holding Tool, aligning
the crankshaft key with keyway in the tool.
3. Install the end of the tool over the engine front cover
alignment dowel.
4. Perform timing chain service as required according
to instructions in the vehicle service manual.
5. Remove the 525219 from the crankshaft.
6. Torque fasterners according to factory specications.
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525219
No. 525218
WARNING: Wear eye
protection that meets ANSI
Z87.1 and OSHA standards.