In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the following components:
- Lower intake manifold (9424). For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Valve covers (6582). For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH and VALVE COVER RH .
- Valve tappets (6500). For additional information, refer to VALVE TAPPET .
- Engine front cover (6019). For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
- Engine dynamic balance shaft. For additional information, refer to ENGINE DYNAMIC BALANCE SHAFT .
Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear (6A303).

Fig 1: Removing Engine Balance Shaft Drive Gear
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the screws and the camshaft (6250).

Fig 2: Removing Screws And Camshaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.