Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Removal .
Remove the 3 bolts and the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket or damage to the engine may occur.

NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the LH intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.

Fig 1: Removing LH Camshaft Phaser & Sprocket Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 3 bolts and the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket or damage to the engine may occur.

NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the RH intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.

Fig 2: Locating RH Camshaft Phaser & Sprocket Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.