Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner, Left; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
Manufacturer Note: (LH)
Position: Driver Side
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
Aviator | 2020-2023 | Base, Black Label, Black Label Grand Touring, Grand Touring, Livery, Reserve | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
Continental | 2017-2020 | 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition, Black Label, Coach Door Edition, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
MKX | 2016-2018 | Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
MKZ | 2017-2020 | Black Label, Reserve, Reserve II, Select | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Nautilus | 2019-2023 | Black Label, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
Other Name: Arm - Timing Chain Tensioner; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner; Guide
Replaced by: RL3Z-6K255-A
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
Aviator | 2020-2023 | Base, Black Label, Black Label Grand Touring, Grand Touring, Livery, Reserve | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
Continental | 2017-2020 | 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition, Black Label, Coach Door Edition, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
MKX | 2016-2018 | Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
MKZ | 2017-2020 | Black Label, Reserve, Reserve II, Select | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Nautilus | 2019-2023 | Black Label, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
Q: How to service and repair the timing chain tensioner on Lincoln MKS?
A: To fix timing chain tensioner, take off engine front cover and bring the crankshaft timing marks into alignment. Tie down camshafts, delete VCT housings, and tensioners. Install new parts, and make sure that they are correctly aligned and of the correct torque. Lastly, restore engine front cover by checking all timing marks and tightening VCT housings.
Q: How to service and repair the timing chain tensioner on Lincoln Town Car?
A: In order to fix the timing chain tensioner, place the car in neutral on top of a hoist. Disassemble the engine cover, spark plugs and ignition coils. Apply a valve spring compressor, and take off camshaft followers, and timing chain parts. Install new sprocks, check chains positions, reassemble and ensure correct torque requirements.