Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH and VALVE COVER - RH .
Remove the 6 spark plugs.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft lobe is pointing directly away from the roller follower.

NOTE: Mark the positions of the roller followers to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (303-473)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, remove the roller followers.

NOTE: Lubricate the roller followers with clean engine oil.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.