Removal and Installation
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.
- Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH and VALVE COVER RH .
- Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:
BEARING SPECIFICATIONSPart Steps Valve springs 2-5 Valve seals 2-6 Camshafts 1, 2, 7-12 - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
This step is necessary for camshaft removal only.