In-Vehicle Repair: Camshafts: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS in this article .
- Remove the special tool.
- Remove the RH camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the RH camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the RH camshafts.
- Remove the LH camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the LH camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the LH camshafts.
CAUTION:
Record the camshaft bearing cap locations. The camshaft bearing caps are positional and must be installed in their original locations and orientation or engine damage can occur.
CAUTION:
Do not use any means of marking the shims other than a permanent-type marker. Any scratches or paint on the shims can result in incorrect lash adjustments and severe engine damage.
CAUTION:
Record the shim and bucket tappet location. The shim and bucket tappet are positional and if installed in the incorrect location, engine damage can occur.
CAUTION:
Record the camshaft bearing cap locations. The camshaft bearing caps are positional and must be installed in their original locations and orientation or engine damage can occur.
CAUTION:
Do not use any means of marking the shims other than a permanent-type marker. Any scratches or paint on the shims can result in incorrect lash adjustments and severe engine damage.
CAUTION:
Record the location of the shims and bucket tappets. The bucket tappets and shims are positional and if installed in the incorrect location, engine damage can occur.