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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to Removal  (LH) and Removal  (RH).
  3. Remove the 6 spark plugs.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
  4. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.
    Fig 1: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Aside & Screws
    G06257214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Pin-Type Retainers & RH Splash Shield
    G06269403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft lobe is pointing directly away from the roller follower.
  7. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the roller followers.
    NOTE: Mark the positions of the roller followers to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
    Fig 3: Removing Roller
    G06263423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    NOTE: Lubricate the roller followers with clean engine oil.
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