Camshaft - LH: Camshafts: Removal

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NOTE: 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, can cause engine failure.

NOTE: If the RH camshafts are being serviced at the same time as the LH camshafts, remove the RH camshafts first. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT - RH .

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original location. Mark the components for installation into their original location.

NOTE: The Boss® 302 requires Motorcraft® SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, all other 5.0L (4V) engines require Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.

Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Remove the LH intake and exhaust Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
Using the crankshaft holding tool, rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the keyway is at the 12 o'clock position.
Verify the data matrix on the camshafts is facing up, if not, rotate the crankshaft clockwise one revolution.
Remove the 2 bolts and the RH primary timing chain tensioner.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 12 o'clock position after removing the RH timing chain tensioner arm.

Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the RH timing chain guide. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 12 o'clock position after removing the RH timing chain guide.

Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
Remove the RH primary timing chain.
Using the crankshaft holding tool, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the crankshaft keyway is at the 9 o'clock position.
Remove the 2 bolts and the LH primary timing chain tensioner.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 9 o'clock position after removing the LH timing chain tensioner arm.

Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the LH timing chain guide. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 9 o'clock position after removing the LH timing chain guide.

Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.
Remove the LH primary timing chain.
Remove the 3 LH intake Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assembly bolts and the 3 LH exhaust VCT assembly bolts.
Slide the LH VCT assemblies and secondary timing chain forward 2 mm (0.078 in).
Depress the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and turn the tensioner 90 degrees.
Remove the LH VCT assemblies and the LH secondary timing chain.
NOTE: Intake camshaft shown in illustration, exhaust camshaft similar.

Remove the VCT system oil filter from the intake and exhaust camshafts.
NOTE: The front camshaft bearing mega cap must be removed first and then the remaining camshaft bearing caps. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the engine.

Remove the 4 bolts and the LH front camshaft bearing mega cap.
Remove the 16 bolts and the 8 camshaft bearing caps.
Remove the LH intake and exhaust camshafts.