Removal And Installation: Camshafts: Removal

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1.

Remove the following items:
1. Remove the timing chain. Refer to: Timing Chain .
2. Remove the fuel rail. Refer to: Fuel Rail .
3. Remove the brake vacuum pump. Refer to: Brake Vacuum Pump - 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi (148kW/200PS) - Puma .

2.

Remove the bolt and position aside the oil level indicator.

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3.

Disconnect the electrical connector.

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4.

Remove the bolts and position aside the valve assembly.

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5.

Remove the nut, bolt and the thermostat bracket.

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6.

Remove the bolts and the valve rocker arm housing.

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7.

Remove the bolts and the upper cylinder head.

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8.

NOTE: Mark the exhaust and intake camshafts for installation into there original locations.

Remove the camshafts.

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9.

NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

Make sure that the mating surface is clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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