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Camshaft RH: Removal

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
NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  5. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter ® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

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

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  6. 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. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System .

    • Remove and discard the steering intermediate shaft bolt.

    • Separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.

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  7. Remove and discard the engine oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  8. Support the cooling module.
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  9. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  10. Remove the front fender splash shields. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
  11. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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  12. If equipped, remove the retainers and the front underbody straps.
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  13. Remove the retainers and the underbody shields.
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    • Remove the nut.

    • Remove the bolt.

    • Remove the engine appearance cover.

    • If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the intake manifold.

      Torque: 62 lb. in (7 Nm)

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  15. Remove the oil level indicator.
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  16. If equipped, remove the retainer and the wiring harness cover.
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  17. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainer.
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  18. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine mount.
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  19. Remove the following items:

    1. NOTE: It is not necessary to clamp off the degas bottle hose with the cooling system drained.

      Refer to: Degas Bottle .

    2. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    3. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
    4. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .
    5. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .

  20. Loosen the clamps and remove the upper CAC outlet pipe.
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  21. Remove the following items:

    1. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
    2. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) .
    3. Refer to: Battery Tray .

  22. Remove the stud bolt and position aside the ground cable.
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    1. Release the tabs.
    2. Lift and position top part of junction box aside.
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  24. Release the tabs and open the battery cable terminal cover.
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  25. Remove the nuts and position the wiring harness aside.
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  26. Remove the ground wire bolt and detach the wiring harness retainers.
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  27. Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release couplings and position the tube aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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    1. Detach the cable from the transmission control lever.
    2. Remove the bolt and position the cable aside.
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  29. NOTE: Note the position of the coolant hoses for installation.

    Disconnect the coolant hoses from the heater core. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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    1. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Release the clamp and disconnect the heater hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    3. Detach the heater hose retainer.
    4. Remove the bolt and position the heater hose aside.
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  31. Disconnect the upper radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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    1. Remove the ground wire bolt.
    2. Detach the retainers and position the ground wire aside.
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    1. Position the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator aside and disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump fuel feed tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    2. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to : Quick Release Coupling .
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  34. Remove the transmission fluid warmer to transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latch.
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  35. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid warmer to transmission fluid cooler tube. Use Special Service Tool: 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2).
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  36. Remove the transmission fluid cooler to transmission cooler bypass valve tube secondary latch.
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  37. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler to transmission cooler bypass valve tube. Use Special Service Tool: 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2).
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  38. Detach and disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
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  39. Disconnect the coolant tubes and detach the retainer.
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  40. Remove the generator nut.
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    1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    2. Position the A/C line bracket from the generator stud.
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    1. Remove the M8 x 50mm bolt.
    2. Remove the M10 x 43mm bolt.
    3. Remove the M8 x 30mm bolt and the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
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  43. Remove the front ride height sensors. Refer to : Front Suspension Height Sensor .
  44. Remove the bolt and the LH anti-lock sensor.
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  45. NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Remove the nut and position the LH sway bar link aside.

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  46. Remove the bolt and the RH anti-lock sensor.
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  47. NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Remove the nut and position the RH sway bar link aside.

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  48. Remove the nuts and the subframe support bracket.
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  49. Remove the following items:

    1. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

      Front brake discs. Refer to : Brake Disc .

    2. Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe .
    3. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
    4. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .

  50. Remove the oil pan bolts.
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    1. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and separate the oil pan from the bottom of the engine.
    2. NOTE: Do not re Use the oil pan.

      Remove and discard the oil pan.

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  52. Remove and discard the oil pump seal.
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  53. NOTE: Do not Use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.

    Make sure that the oil pan sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and engine front cover are 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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  54. Mark the subframe location.
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  55. Mark the subframe location.
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  56. NOTE: Make sure the cooling module is secure.

    Remove the fasteners and the cooling module support panel.

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  57. NOTE: The boards must be positioned to properly support the engine, transmission and subframe, and allow clearance between the powertrain jack and the exhaust components to prevent damage.

    Position lengths of 2 x 6 boards on the powertrain jack to support the powertrain and subframe. Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

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  58. Remove the engine-to-transmission bolt.
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    1. NOTE: Position a board under the cylinder block rail.

      Position the powertrain jack and boards under the powertrain and subframe. Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

    2. Install. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
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  60. Remove and discard the nuts and bolts.

    • Separate the LH knuckle from the strut.

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  61. Remove and discard the nuts and bolts.

    • Separate the RH knuckle from the strut.

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    1. Remove and discard the engine mount-to-engine nuts.
    2. Remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame nut.
    3. Remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame bolts.
    4. Remove the engine mount.
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  63. Remove the nuts, the bolt and the transmission support insulator bracket.
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  64. Remove and discard the transmission mount bolts.
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    1. Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
    2. Remove the bolts and the subframe brackets.
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  66. Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
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  67. Using the powertrain jack, lower the powertrain and subframe as an assembly. Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack
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    • Disconnect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.

    • Detach the PCV tube retainer.

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    1. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    2. Disconnect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.
    3. Lift the EVAP purge valve off of the intake manifold mounting tab.
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  70. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.
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    1. Remove the vacuum harness pressure sensor bolt.
    2. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
    3. Detach the wiring harness and vacuum harness retainers.
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  72. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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    • Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.

    • Disconnect the CMP electrical connectors.

    • Detach the vacuum hose retainer.

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    • Slide the insulator up to access the CHT electrical connector.

    • Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and detach the harness and vacuum hose retainers.

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  75. Detach the engine wiring harness and vacuum hose retainers.
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  76. Remove the bolts and position TC boost solenoid aside.
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  77. Disconnect the TC vacuum supply hose.
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  78. Disconnect the oil pressure control solenoid electrical connector.
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  79. Remove the retainer and the oil pressure control solenoid.
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  80. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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    1. Disconnect the PCV tube quick release couplings and remove the tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    2. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
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  82. Remove the bolts and the throttle body.
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  83. Inspect the throttle body gasket and replace as needed.
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  84. NOTE: When removing or installing the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

    Remove the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator.

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    • Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump electrical connector.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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    • Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector and retainers.

    • Detach the vacuum tube and coolant tube retainers.

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    • Disconnect the TC vacuum supply tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Detach the vacuum tube retainers.

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  88. Remove the bolts and the coil-on-plug assemblies.
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  89. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
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  90. Remove and discard the gasket.

    • Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

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  91. Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
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  92. NOTE: Do not Use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head and engine front cover. 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 Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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

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  93. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
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  94. Remove and discard the gasket.

    • Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

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  95. Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
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  96. NOTE: Do not Use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head and engine front cover. 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 Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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

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  97. NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high-pressure fuel tube, wrap the high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.

    • Loosen the high-pressure fuel pump-to-fuel rail high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.

    • Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel tube.

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  98. NOTE: Alternately loosen the high-pressure fuel pump nuts one revolution at a time.

    Remove the nuts and the high-pressure fuel pump.

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  99. Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel pump O-ring seal.
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  100. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump tappet.
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  101. Inspect the high-pressure fuel pump roller tappet. If any flat spots or scoring are found, especially in the indicated areas, then inspect the high-pressure fuel pump and the high-pressure fuel pump roller tappet drive lobe. Install new components as necessary.
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  102. Remove the stud bolts and the high-pressure fuel pump drive unit.
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  103. NOTE: Do not Use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    Clean and inspect the mating surface. 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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  104. Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.
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  105. Remove the bolt, the stud and position the generator aside.
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  106. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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  107. Using the 3 Leg Puller and a step plate, remove the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
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  108. NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.

    1. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
    3. NOTE: Retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt for turning the crankshaft while the pulley is removed.

      Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

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  109. Remove the fasteners and the insulator.
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  110. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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  111. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
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  112. Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and seal.
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  113. NOTE: There are 4 different types of fasteners, note location of each fastener for assembly.

    Remove the engine front cover fasteners.

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  114. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and remove the engine front cover. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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  115. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
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  116. Remove and discard the oil gallery seal (6G068).
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  117. NOTE: Only Use a 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the engine front cover. Do not Use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean front cover.

    • Clean the engine front cover using a 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15, 000 RPM. Refer to : RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

    • Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.

      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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  118. NOTE: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages may cause engine failure.
    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 that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

    Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block are 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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  119. NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft utilizing only the original crankshaft pulley bolt. Failure to follow this direction may cause damage to the crankshaft and result in engine failure.

    Install the original crankshaft pulley bolt.

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  120. NOTE: The VCT units have 2 timing marks on them, a triangle and a circle. For removal and installation of the RH side the triangle marks are used.

    1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
    2. Position the crankshaft sprocket keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
    3. Verify the triangle  timing marks on the VCT units are at the 2 o'clock (intake) and 11 o'clock (exhaust) positions. If the circle  timing marks are at these positions the crankshaft must be turned clockwise one revolution (360 degrees).

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  121. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
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  122. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
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  123. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
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  124. Remove the RH timing chain.
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    1. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
    2. Remove and discard the VCT unit bolts.
    3. Remove the VCT units.
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  126. 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 bolts and the front camshaft bearing mega cap.

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  127. Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing caps.
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  128. Remove the intake and exhaust camshafts.
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    1. Remove the camshaft roller follower and hydraulic lash adjuster assemblies.
    2. Separate the hydraulic lash adjusters from the spring clips on the camshaft roller followers.
    3. Inspect the hydraulic lash adjuster and roller follower for damage. If any damage is found, inspect the camshaft lobes and valves for damage. Replace damaged components as necessary.
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