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Camshaft - LH: Removal

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CAUTION: The camshaft procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the valves and pistons will result.
  1. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
    2. CAUTION: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
  2. Loosen and back off the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt one full turn.
  3. Disconnect the LH camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying LH CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03919847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH CMP sensor and the bolt.
    Fig 2: Locating Bolt And LH CMP Sensor
    G03919989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the No. 5 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe opens the valve and the 2 intake lobes are in the 3 o'clock position as shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Intake Camshaft Lobe Position
    G04646988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove only the 3 camshaft roller followers shown in the illustration.
    Fig 4: Locating LH Cylinder Head Camshaft Roller Followers And Bolts
    G03919947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder.
    NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft roller follower locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
    Fig 5: Compressing Spring Using Special Tool
    G03919948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tool, remove only the 3 designated camshaft roller followers from the previous step.
    8. CAUTION: The crankshaft cannot be moved once set or engine damage may occur.
    Fig 6: Identifying No. 5 Cylinder Camshaft Exhaust Lobe
    G06392342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Rotate the crankshaft a half turn clockwise, as viewed from the front, positioning the No. 5 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe at the 11 o'clock position as shown.
    9. CAUTION: Engine is not freewheeling. Camshaft procedure must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
    CAUTION: The Timing Chain Wedge tool must be installed square to the timing chain and the engine block.
    NOTE: Engine front cover removed in following illustration for clarity.
    Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool
    G04646992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the special tool in the LH timing chain as shown.
    10. CAUTION: Do not remove the Timing Chain Wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
    CAUTION: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft phaser and sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 8: Identifying Scribe Marks Of Camshaft Phaser And Chain
    G03919995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Scribe a location mark on the timing chain and the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly.
    11. CAUTION: Remove the front thrust camshaft bearing cap straight upward from the bearing towers, or the bearing cap may be damaged from sideloading.
    NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations.
    Fig 9: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
    G03919956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH cylinder head camshaft front bearing cap. Remove the remaining bolts in the sequence shown and remove the LH cylinder head camshaft bearing caps.
  12. Clean and inspect the LH camshaft bearing caps.
    • The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
      Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Front Thrust Bearing Cap Oil Metering Groove
      G03919957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
    CAUTION: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the Timing Chain Wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  13. Remove the bolt and withdraw the camshaft from the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly, leaving the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly in place.
    • Discard the bolt and washer.
      Fig 11: Identifying Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Assembly Bolt
      G03919961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the camshaft.
  15. Inspect the camshaft phaser and sprocket for damage. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT PHASER AND SPROCKET .
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