Camshafts - LH: Removal

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.

Remove the coolant pump belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN article.

NOTE: 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.

Fig 1: Removing Coolant Pump Pulley Using Special Tools

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Using the Water Pump Pulley Plate, Water Pump Shaft Protector and the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Remover, remove the coolant pump pulley.
Remove the LH camshaft phaser and socket. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT PHASER AND SPROCKET in this service information.

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 Using Oil Seal Remover

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Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the camshaft oil seal.
Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer.
- Discard the press-in-place gasket.
Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer
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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 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 positions may result in severe engine damage.

Fig 4: Locating Camshaft Bearing Cap Position And Orientation Mark

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If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.
Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Fig 5: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
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NOTE: After loosening the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust cap (1L) first, or damage to the thrust cap may occur.

NOTE: Make sure the camshaft bearing caps are marked as instructed in the previous step.

Fig 6: Locating Camshaft Bearing Cap Position And Orientation Mark

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Remove the camshaft cap bolts.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust cap (1L).
2. Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
3. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.