Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH and VALVE COVER - RH in this service information.

NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

Remove the 6 spark plugs.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown in the illustration) and the RH splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating Pin-Type Retainers And RH Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft lobe is pointing directly away from the roller follower.

NOTE: Mark the positions of the roller followers to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.

Fig 3: Removing Roller Followers Using Valve Spring Compressor

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the roller followers.

NOTE: Lubricate the roller followers with clean engine oil.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.