In-Vehicle Servicing: Camshaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. 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 .
Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the valve stem seal from damage.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils

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CAUTION: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Record 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 Cylinder Head .

NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

Using the special tool, compress the valve springs and remove the camshaft roller followers.

Fig 2: Compressing Valve Springs Using Special Tool (303-567)

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CAUTION: The bearing caps must be marked for installation in their original location or engine damage can occur.

Remove the bolts, the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft from the cylinder block.