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Camshaft Roller Follower: Removal

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  1. If servicing the RH cylinder valvetrain components, remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH, 4.6L  or Valve Cover - RH, 5.4L .
  2. If servicing the LH cylinder valvetrain components, remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH .
  3. Position the piston of the cylinder being repaired at the bottom of the stroke.
    4. Fig 1: Position Piston At BDC
    GF0011652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the valve stem seal from damage.
    5. Fig 2: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record the camshaft roller follower locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
    NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Engine .
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
  5. Using the special tool, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.
    6. Fig 3: Compressing Valve Springs Using Special Tool (303-567)
    G04612479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Repeat the previous 3 steps for each of the roller followers being serviced.
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