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Camshafts LH: Removal

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  1. Remove the water pump belt. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  2. Using the special tools, remove the water pump drive pulley.
    Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Drive Pulley
    G03429687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
    4. NOTE: In order to make sure of correct sealing do not scratch the camshaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Oil Seal
    G03429688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tools, remove the camshaft oil seal.
  5. Remove the bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts & Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer
    G03429689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Cylinder head camshaft journal caps and cylinder heads are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
    Fig 4: Loosening LH Camshaft Cap Bolts Sequence
    G03429690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Loosen the LH camshaft cap bolts in sequence to allow the camshafts to rise from the cylinder head and remove the caps.
  7. Remove the camshafts.
    Fig 5: Removing Camshafts
    G03429691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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