Items 7-12: Camshaft Sprocket, Main Bearing Cap Mounting Bolts, Oil Supply Tube, Main Bearing Caps and Camshaft Removal Note

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

NOTE: You must carry out the RH and LH camshaft timing procedure when either camshaft is serviced.

Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at TDC.
Remove the retainer and position the A/C manifold tube bracket aside.

Fig 1: Removing Retainer And Position A/C Manifold Tube Bracket
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NOTE: The special tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block, this positions the piston at TDC.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tools

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Install the special tools.
Install the special tools on the rear of the RH cylinder head and tighten the top two clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 3: Installing Special Tools On Rear Of RH Cylinder Head
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CAUTION: The RH camshaft sprocket is a LH threaded bolt.

Fig 4: Using Special Tool Loosing Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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Using the special tool, loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt.
Remove the bolt and position the camshaft sprocket aside.

Fig 5: Removing Bolt And Position Camshaft Sprocket
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NOTE: Mark the position of the camshaft bearing caps so they can be installed in the original position.

Fig 6: Removing Camshaft Bearing Caps And Oil Supply Tube

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Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the camshaft bearing caps and the oil supply tube.