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Camshaft Roller Follower: Removal

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  1. Depending on the camshaft roller follower being serviced, remove the LH or RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH  or VALVE COVER - RH .
  2. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston for the valve being serviced is at the top of its stroke with the intake valve and the exhaust valves closed.
    3. CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
    Fig 1: Using Special Tool To Compress Valve Spring And Remove Camshaft Roller Follower
    G03919946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.
  4. Repeat the previous 2 steps for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.
  5. Inspect the camshaft roller follower. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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