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 Tool

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

Fig 3: Installing Special Tools On Front Of LH Cylinder Head
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Loosen the bolt.

Fig 4: Loosing Bolt
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Remove the bolt and position the camshaft sprocket aside.

Fig 5: Removing Bolt And Positioning 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

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