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RH side

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  1. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
  2. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  3. Remove the bolts and the generator bracket assembly.
  4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
    • Remove and discard the retainers.
  6. Remove the RH inner fender splash shield.
  7. Remove the RH hydraulic chain tensioner.
  8. Remove the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold - RH  in this article.
  9. Remove bolt and position the wiring harness bracket aside.
  10. Install the special tools.
    Fig 1: Locating Clamp Bolts & Special Tools (303-564, 303-578)
    GF0009292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  11. Using the special tool with the Camshaft Sprocket Nut Socket 303-565, remove the RH camshaft bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (303-575)
    G03946901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the RH timing drive cassette upper bolt.
    13. NOTE: Remove the camshaft sprocket from the timing chain to gain clearance to remove the cylinder head.
    NOTE: Hold the timing chain and cassette with a rubber band to aid in removal and to prevent the timing chain from falling into the cylinder block.
    Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain & Cassette With Rubber Band
    GF0009325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the RH camshaft sprocket from the timing chain. Install a rubber band around the cassette and the timing chain.
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