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Camshaft Roller Follower: Removal

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  1. If servicing the LH cylinder valve train components, remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH  in this article.
  2. If servicing the RH cylinder valve train components, remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH  in this article.
  3. Position the piston of the cylinder being serviced at the bottom of the stroke.
  4. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the valve stem seal from damage.
    5. Fig 1: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record the camshaft roller follower locations.
    NOTE: The 3 rearmost camshaft roller followers on the RH side must use special tool 303-567 in the same manner as is shown in the illustration.
  5. Using the special tool, compress the valve springs and remove the camshaft roller follower.
    6. Fig 2: Using Special Tool To Compress Valve Springs And Remove Camshaft Roller Follower
    GF0002626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record the camshaft roller follower locations.
  6. Repeat the previous steps for each of the camshaft roller followers being serviced.
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