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Camshaft - RH: Removal

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CAUTION: The camshaft procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the valves and pistons will result.
  1. Position the crankshaft damper spoke at the 12 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 1 o'clock position.
    Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Damper Spoke Timing Mark
    G03919987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH  in this article.
    3. CAUTION: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
  3. Loosen and backoff the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt one full turn.
  4. Disconnect the RH camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying RH CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03919909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolt and the RH CMP sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Camshaft (CMP) Sensor Bolt
    G03920013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: If the camshaft lobes are not exactly positioned as shown, the crankshaft will require one full additional rotation to 12 o'clock.
    Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Lobe Position
    G03919944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. The No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe must be coming up on the exhaust stroke. Verify by noting the position of the 2 intake camshaft lobes and the exhaust lobe on the No. 1 cylinder.
  7. Remove only the 3 camshaft roller followers shown in the illustration.
    Fig 5: Identifying RH Cylinder Head Camshaft Roller Followers And Bolts
    G03919945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. 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.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
    Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool For Removing/Installing Camshaft Roller Followers
    G03919946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, remove only the 3 designated camshaft roller followers from the previous step.
    9. CAUTION: The crankshaft cannot be moved past the 6 o'clock position once set.
    Fig 7: Positioning Crankshaft Damper Spoke At 6 O'clock Position And Timing Mark Indentation At 7 O'clock Position
    G03919993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, as viewed from the front, positioning the crankshaft damper spoke at the 6 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 7 o'clock position.
    10. 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 for clarity.
    Fig 8: Installing Special Tool In RH Timing Chain
    GF0002760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the special tool in the RH timing chain as shown.
    11. 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  in this article.
    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.
    Fig 9: Identifying Scribe Marks Of Camshaft Phaser And Chain
    G03919995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Scribe a location mark on the timing chain and the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly.
    12. CAUTION: When removing the front thrust camshaft bearing cap, use care as the cap may be damaged from sideloading when removing the cam unequally in height from the bearing towers.
    NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations.
    Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
    G03919956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the front camshaft bearing cap and then the remaining bearing caps.
  13. Clean and inspect the RH camshaft bearing caps.
    • The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
    Fig 11: Identifying Camshaft Front Thrust Bearing Cap Oil Metering Groove
    G03919957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. 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  in this article.
    Fig 12: Identifying Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Assembly Bolt
    G03920022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. 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.
  15. Inspect the camshaft phaser and sprocket for damage. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Phaser and Sprocket  in this article.
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