Camshaft - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to ROLLER FOLLOWERS .
Remove the RH camshaft chain tensioner. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS - HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSIONER, RH .

CAUTION: The right-hand camshaft sprocket bolt is a left-hand threaded bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Sprocket

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Using the special tool, remove the bolt and the camshaft sprocket.

NOTE: Mark the position of the camshaft bearing caps so they can be installed in their original position.

Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Bearing Caps And Oil Supply Tube

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Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the camshaft bearing caps and the oil supply tube.
Remove the camshaft.

Fig 3: Removing Camshaft
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