Camshaft Phaser and Sprocket - RH: Removal

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Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
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 And Sprocket Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) system oil filter.

Fig 2: Removing Variable Camshaft Timing System Oil Filter
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.