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Camshaft Drive Cassette, LH: Removal

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  1. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH  and VALVE COVER - LH .
  2. Remove the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.0L SOHC .
  3. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  4. Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Remove all of the roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
    6. NOTE: You must retime the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed.
  6. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
  7. Remove the LH hydraulic chain tensioner.
  8. Remove the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
    • Install the special tools and tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
      Fig 1: Removing LH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
      G03947030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool to prevent the crankshaft from turning, remove the jackshaft sprocket bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Jackshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03947031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and the primary chain tensioner.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Primary Chain Tensioner
    G03914207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the primary chain and sprockets as an assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Primary Chain And Sprockets Assembly
    G03914213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the LH cassette upper bolt.
    Fig 5: Identifying LH Cassette Upper Bolt
    G03913945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH cassette lower bolt and the LH cassette.
    Fig 6: Removing LH Cassette Lower Bolt And LH Cassette
    G03914214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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