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Camshafts - LH: Removal

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  1. Remove the coolant pump belt. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Removal .
  3. Using the Water Pump Pulley Plate, Water Pump Shaft Protector and the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Remover, remove the coolant pump pulley.
    NOTE: Failure to use the correct special tools, assembled as shown below, will result in damage to the coolant pump pulley and/or special tools.
    Fig 1: Removing Coolant Pump Pulley
    G06095568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the camshaft oil seal.
    NOTE: Do not scratch the camshaft sealing surface while removing the camshaft oil seal. If scratched, camshaft oil seal leakage may occur.
    Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Oil Seal
    G06263396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer.
    • Discard the press-in-place gasket.
    Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer
    G06095570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.
    NOTE: The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps or damage to the engine may occur.
    Fig 4: Locating LH Camshafts In Neutral Position
    G06263398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket.
    NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket or damage to the engine may occur.
    NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing LH Camshaft Phaser & Sprocket Bolts
    G06095556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown below.
    NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps must be assembled in their original positions. Some engines have factory markings on the camshaft bearing caps (as shown below). 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 positions may result in severe engine damage.
    Fig 6: Locating Mark Camshaft Bearing Cap Position
    G06263400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown below.
    1. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 5L).
    2. Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    3. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
    NOTE: After loosening all of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 5L) first, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    NOTE: Make sure the camshaft bearing caps are marked as instructed in the previous step.
    Fig 7: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts In Tightening Sequence
    G06095574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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