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Section 1606 (Engine Mechanical): Removal: Camshaft: Removal

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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan may cause engine failure.

All camshafts 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  4. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  5. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
  6. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.
  7. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Tube
    GF0045628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  9. Remove the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  10. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  11. Detach the 4 pin-type wiring harness fasteners from the side of the battery tray.
    12. Fig 2: Identifying Fasteners
    GF0045643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Detach the 2 pin-type wiring harness fasteners from the front of the battery tray.
    13. Fig 3: Identifying Fasteners
    GF0045644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 2 lower battery tray bracket bolts.
    14. Fig 4: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nut, bolt and the battery tray and bracket.
    15. Fig 5: Identifying Bolt, Nut And Bracket
    GF0045646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
    16. Fig 6: Identifying Connector
    GF0045647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed wire from the positive battery terminal.
    17. Fig 7: Identifying Nut
    GF0045648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal.
    18. Fig 8: Identifying Nut And Ground Cable
    GF0045649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube from the upper intake manifold.
    19. Fig 9: Locating Vacuum Hose & Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Tube From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0029127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Detach the EVAP tube pin-type retainer from the upper intake manifold.
    20. Fig 10: Identifying pin-Type Retainer
    GF0045650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and one heater hose from the thermostat housing.
    21. Fig 11: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose And Heater Hose
    GF0045676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    22. Fig 12: Locating Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Lever
    GF0031682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the shift cable bracket.
    23. Fig 13: Identifying Shift Cable Bracket
    GF0045677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. If equipped, detach the engine block heater wiring harness from the radiator support and the power steering tube.
  24. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch and remove the nut and disconnect the upper A/C tube from the condenser.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    25. Fig 14: Identifying A/C Pressure Switch And Nut
    GF0045652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the A/C tubes.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
    26. Fig 15: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the nut and the A/C tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    27. Fig 16: Identifying Nut
    GF0045627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the fuel supply tube from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
    28. Fig 17: Identifying Fuel Supply Tube
    GF0045653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    • Detach the electrical connector from the LH valve cover.
    29. Fig 18: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0031389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Detach the wire harness retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    30. Fig 19: Identifying Wire Harness Retainer
    GF0045654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the bolt and the ground cable.
    31. Fig 20: Identifying Bolt And Ground Cable
    GF0045631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the oil level indicator.
    32. Fig 21: Identifying Oil Level Indicator
    GF0029134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
    33. Fig 22: Disconnecting Hose From Power Steering Reservoir
    GF0031386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the transaxle control electrical connector.
    34. Fig 23: Identifying Connector
    GF0045655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Detach the transaxle control wire harness retainer from the transaxle stud bolt.
    35. Fig 24: Identifying Transaxle Control Wire Harness Retainer
    GF0045656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and the ignition key in the OFF position.
    36. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    NOTE: Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
  36. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
    • Discard the bolt.
    37. Fig 25: Locating Steering Column Shaft Index Mark And Bolt
    GF0028748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the 4 Y-pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
    • Discard the nuts.
    38. Fig 26: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the 2 Y-pipe flange nuts.
    • Detach the exhaust hanger and remove the Y-pipe.
    • Discard the gaskets and nuts.
    39. Fig 27: Identifying Nuts And Exhaust Hanger
    GF0045630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

    NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.
  39. Remove the 4 bolts (3 shown in illustration) and support the driveshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    40. Fig 28: Identifying Drive Shaft Bolts
    GF0028933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All camshafts 

  40. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    41. Fig 29: Locating Drain Plug
    GF0029140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    42. Fig 30: Identifying Engine Oil Filter
    GF0029141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the power steering pressure (PSP) tube bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
    43. Fig 31: Identifying PSP Bracket-To-Steering Gear Bolt
    GF0045657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the bolt, rotate the clamp plate clockwise and disconnect the PSP tube from the steering gear.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    44. Fig 32: Identifying Bolt, Clamp Plate And PSP Tube
    GF0045658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the 2 engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.
    45. Fig 33: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  45. Remove and discard the upper stabilizer link nuts.
    46. Fig 34: Identifying Nut
    GF0045660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nuts.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  46. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nuts.
    • Separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
    47. Fig 35: Identifying Tie-Rod End Nut And Wheel Knuckles
    GF0045661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  47. Remove and discard the lower ball joint-to-wheel knuckle nuts.
    • Separate the ball joints from the wheel knuckles.
    48. Fig 36: Identifying Nut And Wheel Knuckles
    GF0045662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Position the special tool under the subframe assembly.
    49. Fig 37: Positioning Special Tool (014-00765) Under Subframe Assembly
    GF0028656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  49. Remove the subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
    50. Fig 38: Identifying Bracket-To-Body Bolts
    GF0045663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  50. Remove the rear subframe bolts and the subframe brackets.
    51. Fig 39: Identifying Bolt And Bracket
    GF0045664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
  51. Remove the front subframe bolts.
    52. Fig 40: Identifying Bolt
    GF0045665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
  53. Using the special tools, separate the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and support halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    54. Fig 41: Separating LH Halfshaft From Transaxle Using Special Tools (100-001), (205-243) & (205-290)
    GF0031400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove and discard the RH halfshaft nut.
    55. Fig 42: Identifying RH Halfshaft Nut
    GF0045666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Using the special tool, separate the RH halfshaft from the hub.
    56. Fig 43: Separating RH Halfshaft From Hub Using Special Tool (205-D070)
    GF0031350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Remove the 2 RH halfshaft carrier bearing nuts.
    • Remove the RH halfshaft.
    57. Fig 44: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the 2 RH halfshaft support bracket studs.
    58. Fig 45: Identifying Studs
    GF0045668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Remove the 4 bolts and the RH halfshaft support bracket.
    59. Fig 46: Separating LH Halfshaft From Transaxle
    GF0041297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the 2 secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    60. Fig 47: Locating Secondary Latches On Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    GF0031391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    61. Fig 48: Disconnecting Transmission Cooling Tubes Using Special Tool (307-569)
    GF0031392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
  61. Install the special tools.
    62. Fig 49: Positioning Block Of Wood Under Transaxle Using Special Tools (014-0001) & (014-00765)
    GF0029154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Remove the transaxle mount through bolt and nut.
    63. Fig 50: Identifying Bolt And Nut
    GF0045672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the bolt, 3 nuts and the transaxle mount bracket.
    64. Fig 51: Identifying Bolt, Nuts And Mount Bracket
    GF0045673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the nut, bolt and engine mount brace.
    65. Fig 52: Identifying Nut, Bolt And Brace
    GF0045636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    66. Fig 53: Identifying Mounting Nuts
    GF0045637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
    67. Fig 54: Identifying Engine Mount And Bolts
    GF0045638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
  68. If equipped, disconnect the heated PCV electrical connector.
    69. Fig 55: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Fitting Electrical Connector
    GF0029167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve.
    70. Fig 56: Identifying PCV Hose From PCV Valve
    GF0029168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  70. Disconnect the throttle body (TB) electrical connector.
    71. Fig 57: Locating Throttle Body Electrical Connector
    GF0029169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
    72. Fig 58: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0029170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. If equipped, remove the upper intake manifold long support bracket bolt.
    73. Fig 59: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
    GF0029171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Remove the upper intake manifold short support bracket bolt.
    74. Fig 60: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
    GF0029172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Remove the wire harness pin-type retainer and the fuel tube bracket bolt from the upper intake manifold.
    75. Fig 61: Identifying Pin-Type Retainer And Fuel Tube Bracket Bolt
    GF0045678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Remove the 6 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Discard the gaskets.
    76. Fig 62: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
    GF0029173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor electrical connector.
    77. Fig 63: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Electrical Connector
    GF0029150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Disconnect the fuel efficient power steering system solenoid electrical connector.
    78. Fig 64: Identifying Connector
    GF0045632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Disconnect the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
    79. Fig 65: Locating RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GF0029175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Disconnect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    80. Fig 66: Locating RH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    GF0029176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. If equipped, disconnect the heated PCV valve electrical connector.
    81. Fig 67: Locating Heated PCV Valve Electrical Connector
    GF0029177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
  82. Disconnect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
    83. Fig 68: Locating LH VCT Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GF0029178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. Disconnect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    84. Fig 69: Locating LH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    GF0029179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  84. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
    85. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
  85. Remove the 6 bolts and the 6 coil-on-plug assemblies.
    86. Fig 70: Locating Coil-On-Plugs & Bolts
    GF0029180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  86. Disconnect the PSP switch electrical connector.
    87. Fig 71: Identifying PSP Connector
    GF0045633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  87. Remove the PSP tube bracket-to-power steering pump bolt.
    88. Fig 72: Identifying Bracket-To-Power Steering Pump Bolt
    GF0045634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  88. Remove the nut and the PSP tube bracket from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    89. Fig 73: Identifying Nut And PSP Tube Bracket
    GF0045679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  89. Remove the 3 bolts and position aside the power steering pump.
    90. Fig 74: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  90. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    91. Fig 75: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  91. Remove the 11 stud bolts and the LH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    92. Fig 76: Locating LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    GF0029182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  92. Remove the bolt, the 10 stud bolts and the RH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    93. Fig 77: Locating RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    GF0029183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown in illustration, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
  93. Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Install new seals if damaged.
    • Using the special tools, remove the seal(s).
    94. Fig 78: Removing Seals Using Special Tools (205-153) & (303-1247/1)
    GF0029092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  94. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft bolt and washer.
    • Discard the bolt.
    95. Fig 79: Removing Crankshaft Bolt & Washer Using Special Tool (303-D055)
    GF0029103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  95. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    96. Fig 80: Identifying Special Tools (303-D121) And Crankshaft Pulley
    GF0017017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  96. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    97. Fig 81: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tool (303-409)
    GF0029106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  97. Remove the 2 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
    98. Fig 82: Locating Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  98. Remove the 2 engine mount studs.
    99. Fig 83: Locating Engine Mount Studs
    GF0029187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  99. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
    100. Fig 84: Locating Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  100. Remove the 22 engine front cover bolts.
    101. Fig 85: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GF0029189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  101. Install 6 of the engine front cover bolts (finger tight) into the 6 threaded holes in the engine front cover.
    • Tighten the bolts one turn at a time in a criss-cross pattern until the engine front cover-to-cylinder block seal is released.
      • Remove the engine front cover.
    102. Fig 86: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GF0029190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Only use a 3M Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the engine front cover. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean the engine front cover. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.
  102. Clean the engine front cover using a 3M Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15,000 RPM.
    • Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
    103. CAUTION: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
    CAUTION: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine failure. Remove all traces of sealant, including any sealant from the inner surface of the cylinder block and cylinder head.
  103. Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder heads, the cylinder block and the oil pan in the following sequence.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep, to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
    5. Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
  104. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the VCT assemblies as shown in illustration.
    105. Fig 87: Aligning Timing Marks On Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Assemblies
    GF0029192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The special tool will hold the camshafts in the top dead center (TDC) position.
  105. Install the special tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.
    106. Fig 88: Installing Special Tool (303-1248) Onto Flats Of LH Camshafts
    GF0029193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The special tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
  106. Install the special tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.
    107. Fig 89: Installing Special Tool (303-1248) Onto Flats Of RH Camshafts
    GF0029194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  107. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH VCT housing.
    108. Fig 90: Locating RH VCT Housing
    GF0029195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  108. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH VCT housing.
    109. Fig 91: Locating LH VCT Housing
    GF0029196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  109. Remove and discard the VCT housing seals.
    110. Fig 92: Locating VCT Housing Seals
    GF0029197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  110. Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.
    111. Fig 93: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  111. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    112. Fig 94: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    GF0029199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  112. Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.
    113. Fig 95: Locating Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide Bolts
    GF0029200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  113. Remove the primary timing chain.
    114. Fig 96: Locating Primary Timing Chain
    GF0029201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    LH camshafts 

  114. Compress the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a suitable lockpin to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
    115. Fig 97: Compressing LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner & Installing Suitable Lock Pin To Retain Tensioner In Collapsed Position
    GF0029204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt must be discarded and new ones installed. However, the exhaust camshaft washer is reusable.
  115. Remove and discard the LH VCT assembly bolt and the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
    • Remove the LH VCT assembly, secondary timing chain and the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket as an assembly.
    116. Fig 98: Locating LH VCT Assembly Bolt & LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    GF0029205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When the special tool is removed, valve spring pressure will rotate the LH camshafts approximately 3 degrees to a neutral position.
  116. Remove the special tool from the LH camshafts.
    117. Fig 99: Removing Special Tool (303-1248) From LH Camshafts
    GF0029211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during removal or engine damage may occur.
  117. Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.
    118. Fig 100: Verifying LH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
    GF0029212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
  118. Remove the bolts and the LH camshaft bearing caps.
    • Remove the LH camshafts.
    119. Fig 101: Identifying LH Camshafts Bolts
    GF0029213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    RH camshafts 

  119. Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a suitable lockpin to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
    120. Fig 102: Compressing RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner & Installing Suitable Lock Pin To Retain Tensioner In Collapsed Position
    GF0029207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt must be discarded and new ones installed. However, the exhaust camshaft washer is reusable.
  120. Remove and discard the RH VCT assembly bolt and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
    • Remove the RH VCT assembly, secondary timing chain and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket as an assembly.
    121. Fig 103: Locating RH VCT Assembly Bolt & RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    GF0029208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  121. Remove the special tool from the RH camshafts.
    122. Fig 104: Removing Special Tool (303-1248) From RH Camshafts
    GF0029214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during removal or engine damage may occur.
  122. Rotate the RH camshafts counterclockwise to the neutral position.
    123. Fig 105: Rotating RH Camshafts Counterclockwise To Neutral Position
    GF0029215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
  123. Remove the bolts and the RH camshaft bearing caps.
    • Remove the RH camshafts.
    124. Fig 106: Identifying RH Camshafts Bolts
    GF0029216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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