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Camshaft - LH: Removal

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  1. Remove the coolant pump. For additional information refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
    3. NOTE: To make sure of correct sealing, do not scratch the camshaft.
  3. Remove the 3 bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer.
  4. Using a suitable press, remove the camshaft oil seal from the retainer.
    • Discard the camshaft oil seal.
    5. CAUTION: Cylinder head camshaft journal caps and cylinder heads are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
    Fig 1: LH Camshaft Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G03990153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the LH camshaft bolts evenly in the sequence shown to allow the camshafts to rise from the cylinder head and remove the camshaft bearing and thrust caps.
  6. Remove the camshafts from the LH cylinder head.
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