Timing Drive Components - Camshaft Drive Cassette, LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH and Valve Cover - LH in this article.
Remove the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.0L SOHC article.
Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this article.
Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
Remove all of the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower in this article.

NOTE: You must re-time the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the No. 1 cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
Remove the LH hydraulic chain tensioner.
Remove the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
- Install the special tools and tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-578, 303-564) & Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Remove the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
Using the special tool to prevent the crankshaft from turning, remove the jackshaft sprocket bolt.

Fig 2: Locating Front Sprocket Retaining Bolt And Special Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts and the primary chain tensioner.
Remove the primary chain and sprockets as an assembly.
Remove the LH cassette upper bolt.

Fig 3: Locating LH Cassette Upper Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the LH cassette lower bolt and the LH cassette.

Fig 4: Locating LH Cassette Lower Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.