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Camshaft Roller Follower: Removal

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  1. Remove the valve cover. Refer to Valve Cover RH  or Valve Cover LH .
  2. Position the piston of the cylinder being repaired at the bottom of the stroke.
    Fig 1: Positioning Piston Of Cylinder At Bottom Of Stroke
    G01548355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G01548356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record the camshaft roller follower locations.
    Fig 3: Compressing Valve Springs And Removing Camshaft Roller Using Special Tool
    G01548357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs and remove the camshaft roller followers.