In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS - ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) or TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS - WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) .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.
- Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
- Remove the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the camshaft sprocket.
- Remove the bolts, the 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 bolts, the 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.
ALL ENGINES
ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L)
NOTE:
The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original location. Record camshaft bearing cap location.
WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L)
NOTE:
The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original location. Record camshaft bearing cap location.