Camshafts - RH: Removal

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.

Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .

CAUTION: The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps.

Fig 1: Locating Camshafts Keyway Position

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Verify the camshafts are in the neutral position.

CAUTION: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the variable camshaft timing (VCT) actuator.

NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the VCT actuator bolt.

Fig 2: Locating VCT Actuator And Bolt

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Remove the bolt and the VCT actuator.

CAUTION: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions. If the numbers cannot be seen, mark the camshaft bearing caps prior to removing them.

CAUTION: After loosening all of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R) first, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.

Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R).
2. Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
3. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Camshaft Bearing Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.