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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshafts: Removal

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CAUTION: The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, with diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley. Therefore the engine must be retimed each time the damper is removed. Otherwise severe damage can occur.
  1. Remove the timing chain and sprockets. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  2. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 1: Removing Special Tool From Camshafts
    G03273633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Failure to follow the camshaft loosening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts.
    NOTE: Note the position of the lobes on the No. 1 cylinder before removing the camshafts for assembly reference.
  3. Remove the camshafts from the engine.
    • Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts, in sequence, one turn at a time.
    • Repeat the first step until all tension is released from the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Remove the camshafts.
      Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Caps Removal Sequence
      G03273634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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