Timing Drive Components - Camshaft Drive Cassette, LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the fuel supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 4.0L SOHC .
Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove all of the roller followers. For additional information, refer to ROLLER FOLLOWERS .

NOTE: You must re-time the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position number one cylinder at TDC.
Remove the LH camshaft chain tensioner.

Fig 1: Removing LH Camshaft Chain Tensioner
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Loosen the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
- Install the special tools to hold the camshaft sprocket.
- Loosen but do not remove the bolt.
  
  Fig 2: Loosening LH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
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Remove the tool and the bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Tool And Bolt
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Hold the crankshaft from turning and loosen the jackshaft sprocket bolt.

Fig 4: Loosening Jackshaft Sprocket Bolt
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Remove the primary chain tensioner.

Fig 5: Removing Primary Chain Tensioner
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Remove the primary chain and jackshaft sprocket.

Fig 6: Removing Primary Chain And Jackshaft Sprocket
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Remove the camshaft drive cassette.
1. Remove the chain guide bolts.
2. Remove the sprockets.
3. Lift the chain and guide up and out of the cylinder head.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Camshaft Cassette
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Clean all surfaces. Clean all foreign material from engine.

Fig 8: Cleaning All Foreign Material From Engine
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