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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Removal

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running.
  1. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  2. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs and remove the camshaft roller followers.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Roller Followers
    G01537294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: The bearing caps must be marked for installation in their original location or engine damage can occur.
    Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Bearing Caps And Camshaft From Cylinder Block
    G01537295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolts, the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft from the cylinder block.
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