Primary Timing Chain and Water Pump Replacement 07 Ford Edge 3.5L Part 1

This is part 1 of a 2 part series showing how to replace a primary timing chain, tensioner and water pump on an 07 Ford Edge 3.5L V-6. Part 1 mainly deals with the disassembly. This video will show the disassembly all the way to the point where the water pump has been removed. While the vehicle featured in the video is an 07 Ford Edge a good portion of the information is applicable for a lot of Ford vehicles that come equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L with this water pump designed from around 2007 on up. You will need a repair manual for the particular vehicle you are working on to obtain correct information. I'd also suggest the use of a repair manual even if you are working on the same vehicle featured. (There are some differences between the years. Marks may look different and the vehicle you are working on may have very important differences that will require the correct information to properly do the job.)

Torque specs are not provided.

Here is a link to part 2 :
   • Primary Timing Chain and Water Pump R...  

Note: The wiring loom on my vehicle was very brittle and coming apart. You can see in several points in the video where the pieces of the loom were lying on top of the engine. Use care not to allow this to get into your intake or engine.

A few clarifications:

At the 20:25 mark I mention not damaging hoses when breaking the seal with pliers. If you do not feel comfortable doing this then you can try breaking the seal by hand.

At around the 34:23 mark I talk about placing wood between the jack and the oil pan. This needs to be done with the jack stand too if it was not made clear enough. Wood needs to go between the oil pan and whatever you are using to support the engine.

At around the 42 minute mark I mention using a pry bar to pry the timing cover off of the engine. However, there are 6 threaded bolt holes along the outside edges of the cover. Bolts can be placed in the holes and tightened down very slowly and evenly together to push the cover off. Using bolts instead of prying could lessen the chances of causing damage.

At the 46:38 mark I mention replacing the seal if you want to insure not leaks occur. This warning also applies to the 3 seals at the top of the bracket where the bracket mates into the cam phaser. (Again I reuse them and haven't had a problem yet. But, if in doubt replace.)

At the 50:47 mark I mention not having to remove the guide on the left side of the screen unless you are replacing it. Removing this guide is a whole other ball of wax which involves removing the cam phaser that is blocking access to the top bolt. Instructions for this are not provided in the video.

Here is a link to Part 2:
   • Primary Timing Chain and Water Pump R...  

Here is a link to the video explaining how this Edge was out of time and why:
   • How I Diagnosed Faulty Water Pump 07 ...  

Here is a link to the cam holding tools. I used this exact kit. It worked fine for me. :
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Here is a link to the crank pulley puller. I did not use this particular brand. The puller I own I got from Cornwell tools. It did not come with any numbers so I can't link the exact puller I used. Note: I have not used the puller linked. It appears to be similar to the one I used and looks like it should work. Sorry, I'm only 95% sure this will work for you. I did see one review on this product where someone used this on an 07 Edge 3.5L and had no issues with it. Buy this at your own risk. I have no experience with this company and am not sure it will be a direct fit. (You can always rent this tool from a parts store. ) Here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/ARES-Harmonic-...

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