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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Removal

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  3. Remove the timing drive components. Refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  4. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs and remove the camshaft roller followers.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Roller Followers
    G02771308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: The bearing caps must be marked for installation in their original location or engine damage can occur.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts, Camshaft Bearing Caps And Camshaft From Cylinder Block
    G02771309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolts, the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft from the cylinder block.
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