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Section 216 (Engine Mechanical - 3.7L): Removal: Camshaft

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SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

G06061933
 3 Jaw Puller
303-D121  or equivalent
G09292236
 Adjustable Grip Arm, 1735A
014-00001 
G06126910
 Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Tube
307-569 
G07958493
 Handle
205-153  (T80T-4000-W)
G07410362
 Hold Down, Secondary Chain
303-1530 
G07397878
 Installer, Differential Bearing Cone
205-142  (T80T-4000-J)
G09292241
 Powertrain Lift
300-OTC1585AE 
G06061943
 Remover, Oil Seal
303-409  (T92C-6700CH)
G06061916
 Remover, VCT  Spark Plug Tube Seal
303-1247  /1
G07958537
 Strap Wrench
303-D055  (D85L-6000-A) or equivalent
G07958571
 Tool, Camshaft Holding
303-1248 
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A		 -
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30		 -
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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, may cause engine failure.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the engine appearance cover. Refer to ENGINE APPEARANCE COVER - EXPLODED VIEW  .
  3. Recover the A/C system. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  4. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

    Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel In Straight-Ahead Position Using Suitable Holding Device
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  7. Remove the LH and RH front wheels and tires. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  8. Remove the LH and RH inner splash shields. Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  9. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  10. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    G09292247
  11. Remove the power steering cooler bracket bolt from the RH side of the subframe.
    Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Cooler Bracket Bolt
    G06501234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  13. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
    Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Hose Clamp
    G07997655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL  outlet pipe. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  15. Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  16. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the power feed from the battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
      G09292250
  17. Remove the nut and the ground wire.
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
      G09292251
  18. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the stud bolt and bracket.
    G09292252
  19. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    G09292253
  20. Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers from the bracket and inner fender.
    G09292254
  21. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the upper intake manifold.
    G09292255
  22. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
    G09292256
  23. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    • Detach the control cable from the bracket.
      Fig 4: Locating Control Cable From Bracket
      G06501211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness retainers from the radiator support and the A/C suction tube.
    Fig 5: Locating Engine Block Heater Harness Retainers
    G06501036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the A/C tube bracket bolt.
    G09292259
  26. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C pressure tube fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      G06501214
  27. Remove the safety clip from the A/C fitting.
    • Disconnect the A/C suction tube fitting.
      Fig 6: Locating Safety Clip And A/C Suction Tube Fitting
      G06501037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the stud bolts.
      G09292262
  29. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
      G09292263
  30. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine front cover.
    G09291965
  31. Remove the nut and the radio interference capacitor wire from the engine front cover stud.
    G09291966
  32. Remove the 2 secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    G06062156
  33. Using the Transmission Cooler Tube Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission cooling tubes.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve
    G06062157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
    NOTE: The guide pin bolts are different sizes. The larger bolt is the upper guide pin bolt.

    Remove the 2 RH and 2 LH brake caliper guide pin bolts and position aside the front brake calipers and secure with a length of mechanic's wire.

    G09292268
  35. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the bolts and position aside the RH and LH front wheel speed sensor.

    G09292269
  36. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the 2 RH and 2 LH front shock absorber lower flag bolts and nuts.

    G09292270
  37. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM
  38. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
      G08621662
  39. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    G09066251

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  40. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.

    Remove the 4 bolts and support the driveshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.

    G06505095

    All vehicles 

  41. Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor heat shield.
    G09292274
  42. NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

    Remove and discard the steering intermediate shaft bolt.

    • Separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
      G08029098
  43. Remove the 3 RH subframe-to-lower bumper nuts.
    G08976408
  44. Remove the 3 LH subframe-to-lower bumper nuts and separate the lower bumper from the subframe.
    Fig 8: Locating Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts (LH)
    G08976409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Mark the relationship of the front subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.
    G09292278
  46. Remove the 2 bolts and the subframe brace.
    G09292279
  47. NOTE: The fuel and vapor tube assembly clip must remain attached to the transaxle case stud during engine removal. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the fuel and vapor tube assembly.

    Disconnect the fuel supply tube and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .

    G09292280
  48. Position a 2 x 6 board, 60 in (1, 524 mm) in length and two 2 x 6 boards, 24 in (609.6 mm) in length onto the Powertrain Lift.
    G09292281
  49. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Position the Powertrain Lift and boards.

    1. Position the long board directly under the control arms.
    2. Position the short boards under the engine oil pan and transmission.
      G09292442
  50. Install an Adjustable Grip Arm from the Powertrain Lift to the LH engine-to-transmission bolt hole.
    G08621925
  51. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
    G08000575
  52. Remove the 3 nuts, the bolt and the transaxle support insulator bracket.
    Fig 9: Locating Nuts, Bolt And Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket
    G09292445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the nut, bolt and engine mount brace.
    Fig 10: Locating Nut, Bolt And Engine Mount Brace
    G09291974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    G09291975
  55. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
    G09291976
  56. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and the 2 subframe support brackets.
    G09292289
  57. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
    G08976422
  58. Remove the 2 middle subframe nuts and lower subframe onto the Powertrain Lift.
    • Lower the powertrain/subframe assembly from the vehicle.
      Fig 11: Locating Middle Subframe Nut
      G08976423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    G09293520
  60. Using the Strap Wrench, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Discard the bolt.
      G09291954
  61. Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 12: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
    G09291955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 13: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal
    G09292295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the crankcase vent tube. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
    G09066470
  64. Disconnect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    G09293525
  65. Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 LH-coil-on-plugs.
    G07960028
  66. Detach the wiring harness connector pin-type retainer from the LH valve cover.
    G09292299
  67. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover stud bolts and position the harness aside.
    G09293528
  68. Disconnect the 2 VCT  oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
      G09293529
  69. Detach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers.
    G09292194
  70. Disconnect the LH HO2S  electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring harness connector pin-type retainer from the LH valve cover.
      G09292195
  71. Disconnect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover stud bolts.
      G09292196
  72. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers and position the harness aside.
    G09292197
  73. NOTE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid or damage may occur.
    NOTE: If the VCT  oil control solenoid sticks to the VCT  seal, carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free or damage to the VCT  seal and VCT  oil control solenoid may occur.

    Loosen the 4 bolts and 7 stud bolts.

    • Remove the LH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
      G07417531
  74. Disconnect the EVAP  canister vent solenoid and throttle body electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
      G07417506
  75. Disconnect the EVAP  vapor tube from the EVAP  canister vent solenoid. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    • Detach the EVAP  tube retainer.
      G09292308
  76. Detach the 2 wiring harness/coolant tube retainers from the upper intake manifold.
    G07417496
  77. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the upper intake manifold.
    G08622435
  78. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
    G07417498
  79. Remove the 7 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
    • Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.
      G07417499
  80. Disconnect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors and remove the 3 bolts and the 3 RH-coil-on-plugs.
    G08621606
  81. Remove the PCV crankcase vent tube.
    G08028924
  82. Disconnect the HO2S  and CMS  electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover.
      G09292218
  83. Disconnect the 2 VCT  oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
      G07417554
  84. Disconnect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
      G09292220
  85. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    G09292221
  86. Remove the 2 nuts and position aside the power steering hose.
    G09292222
  87. NOTE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid or damage may occur.
    NOTE: If the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid sticks to the VCT  seal, carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free or damage to the VCT  seal and VCT  oil control solenoid may occur.

    Loosen the 11 retainers (3 bolts and 8 stud bolts).

    • Remove the RH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
      G08028926
  88. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Inspect the VCT  solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.

    • Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, remove and discard the seal(s).
      G08336446
  89. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.

    • Using the Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle, remove and discard the seal(s).
      G08337063
  90. Clean the valve covers, cylinder heads and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
  91. NOTE: Power steering hoses removed from graphic for clarity.

    Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.

    G09292323
  92. Remove the 26 front cover bolts.
    G09291990
  93. Using a suitable pry tool, locate the 7 pry pads shown in illustration and pry the engine front cover loose and remove.
    G09065609
  94. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the intake VCT  assemblies as shown in illustration.
    G09293554
  95. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH valve train oil tube.
    G07959620
  96. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC  position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.

    G08336527
  97. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH valve train oil tube.
    G08336528
  98. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC  position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.

    G08336529
    NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains that the colored links are not visible.
  99. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT  assembly as shown in illustration.
    G08336530
  100. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT  assembly as shown in illustration.
    G08337087
  101. NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.

    Mark the 2 timing chain links that align with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown in illustration.

    G09087305
  102. Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.
    G09087306
  103. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    G09292082
  104. Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.
    G09293564
  105. NOTE: Removal of the VCT  oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.
    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT  oil control solenoid.
    NOTE: Keep the VCT  oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Remove the bolt and the LH intake VCT  oil control solenoid.

    G09293565
  106. NOTE: Removal of the VCT  oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.
    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT  oil control solenoid.
    NOTE: Keep the VCT  oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Remove the bolt and the RH intake VCT  oil control solenoid.

    G08336537
  107. Remove the primary timing chain.
    G09087311

    LH camshafts 

  108. NOTE: The 2 VCT  oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.
    NOTE: The Secondary Chain Hold Down is inserted through a hole in the top of the mega cap.

    Compress the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and install the Secondary Chain Hold Down in the hole on the rear of the secondary timing chain tensioner guide and let it hold against the mega cap to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.

    G08337097
  109. Remove and discard the 2 LH VCT  assembly bolts.
    G08337098
  110. Remove the 2 LH VCT  assemblies and secondary timing chain.
    • Remove the Secondary Chain Hold Down.
      G08337099
  111. NOTE: When the Camshaft Holding Tool is removed, valve spring pressure may rotate the LH camshafts approximately 3 degrees to a neutral position.

    Remove the Camshaft Holding Tool from the LH camshafts.

    G07410457
  112. NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
    NOTE: Mark the exhaust and intake camshafts for installation into their original locations.

    Remove the 12 bolts, 6 camshaft caps, mega cap and the LH camshafts.

    G08029185

    RH camshafts 

  113. NOTE: The 2 VCT  oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.
    NOTE: The Secondary Chain Hold Down is inserted through a hole in the top of the mega cap.

    Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install the Secondary Chain Hold Down in the hole on the rear of the secondary timing chain tensioner guide and let it hold against the mega cap to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.

    G08336544
  114. Remove and discard the 2 RH VCT  assembly bolts.
    G07420445
  115. Remove the 2 RH VCT  assemblies and secondary timing chain.
    • Remove the Secondary Chain Hold Down.
      G08336546
  116. NOTE: When the Camshaft Holding Tool is removed, valve spring pressure may rotate the RH camshafts approximately 3 degrees to a neutral position.

    Remove the Camshaft Holding Tool from the RH camshafts.

    G07958713
  117. NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
    NOTE: Mark the exhaust and intake camshafts for installation into their original locations.

    Remove the 12 bolts, 6 camshaft caps, mega cap and the RH camshafts.

    G08029190
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