Cylinder Head: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a 26 mm (1.023 in) wrench on the flats of the camshaft to secure the camshaft, remove the 3 RH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts and the camshaft phaser and sprocket.
- Discard the 3 camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
- Remove and discard the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) system oil filter.
- Remove the 10 bolts and the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the camshaft.
- Using a valve spring compressor, remove the valve spring retainer keys, valve spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve seal.
- Discard the valve seal.
- Remove the valve from the cylinder head.
- Repeat the previous 2 steps for each valve.
- Inspect the components. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Check the cylinder head for distortion. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
NOTE:
Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTE:
Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.
NOTE:
If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in engine damage.
NOTE:
If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in engine damage.