In-Vehicle Servicing: Camshafts: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
At no time, when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed, may the crankshaft or camshaft be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
All engines
- Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower .
- Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components - Romeo Engine (4.6L) or Timing Drive Components - Windsor Engine (5.4L) .
- Remove the bolt, the washer and the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the 13 bolts, the 2 bearing caps and the camshaft.
- Clean and inspect the camshaft bearing caps.
- One of the bearing caps contains an oil flow restriction groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
- Remove the camshaft gear spacer.
- Remove the 13 bolts, the 6 bearing caps and the camshaft.
- Clean and inspect the camshaft bearing caps.
- The front bearing cap contains an oil flow restriction groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
4.6L (2V) engine
NOTE:
The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original location. Record camshaft bearing cap location.
5.4L (2V) engine
NOTE:
The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original location. Record camshaft bearing cap location.