Cylinder Head: Disassembly

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NOTE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

NOTE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.

Using a 26 mm (1.023 in) wrench on the flats of the camshaft to secure the camshaft, remove the 3 RH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts and the camshaft phaser and sprocket.
- Discard the 3 camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Phaser
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) system oil filter.
NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in engine damage.

Remove the 10 bolts and the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
Remove the camshaft.
NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in engine damage.

Using a valve spring compressor, remove the valve spring retainer keys, valve spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve seal.
- Discard the valve seal.
Remove the valve from the cylinder head.
Repeat the previous 2 steps for each valve.
Inspect the components. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Check the cylinder head for distortion. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .