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Camshafts - LH: Removal

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  1. Remove the coolant pump belt. For additional information refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V) article.
  2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components .
    3. CAUTION: Failure to use the correct special tools, assembled as shown in the illustration, will result in damage to the coolant pump pulley and/or special tools.
  3. Using the special tools, remove the coolant pump pulley.
    4. Fig 1: Removing Coolant Pump Pulley Using Special Tools (303-009, 303-456, 303-457)
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    CAUTION: Do not scratch the camshaft sealing surface while removing the camshaft oil seal. If scratched, camshaft oil seal leakage may occur.
  4. Using the special tools, remove and discard the camshaft oil seal.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (303-409)
    GF0024238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer.
    • Discard the press-in-place gasket.
    6. Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer & Bolts
    GF0024239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps must be assembled in their original positions. Some engines have factory markings on the camshaft bearing caps (as shown in illustration). Engines that do not have the factory markings must be marked for correct position and orientation prior to removal. Failure to install the camshaft bearing caps in their original position may result in severe engine damage.
  6. If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.
    7. Fig 4: Marking Camshaft Bearing Caps
    GF0024240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: After loosening all of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 6L) first, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    NOTE: Make sure the camshaft bearing caps are marked as instructed in the previous step.
  7. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown.
    1. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 6L).
    2. Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    3. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Camshaft Bearing Thrust Caps
    GF0024241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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