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Timing Drive Components - Camshaft Drive Cassette, LH: Removal

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  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold .
  4. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
  5. Remove all of the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower .
    6. NOTE: The LH and RH camshafts must be retimed when either camshaft is disturbed.
  6. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the No. 1 cylinder at Top Dead Center (TDC).
  7. Remove the LH hydraulic chain tensioner.
    • Remove and discard the washer.
  8. Remove the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
    • Install the Camshaft Sprocket Holding Tool and Adapter and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the LH camshaft sprocket bolt.
    9. Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-578, 303-564) & Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    GF0009337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the Crankshaft Holding Tool, prevent the crankshaft from turning, remove the jackshaft sprocket bolt.
    10. Fig 2: Removing Jackshaft Sprocket Bolt
    GF0000254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 2 bolts and the primary chain tensioner.
    11. Fig 3: Locating Chain Tensioner & Bolts
    GF0000255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the primary chain and sprockets as an assembly.
    12. Fig 4: Locating Jackshaft Chain And Sprockets
    G03914213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the suction hose bracket bolt.
  13. Remove the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) tube bracket nut.
  14. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump pulley.
  15. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
  16. Remove the LH cassette upper bolt.
    17. Fig 5: Locating Chain Guide Bolt
    GF0000256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the LH cassette lower bolt and the LH cassette.
    18. Fig 6: Locating Front Cassette & Bolt
    GF0000257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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