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Camshaft RH: Removal

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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. Refer to the procedure in this article.
NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.

2WD/4WD 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
  3. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  4. 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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  5. 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 Clockspring or Clockspring - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering .

    • Remove and discard the steering intermediate shaft bolt.

    • Separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.

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  6. Remove the retainers and the upper air deflector.
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  7. NOTE: Make sure the cooling module is secure before removing the bottom cooling module support panel.

    1. Remove the upper cooling module support brackets.
    2. Using cable ties or mechanics wire through the upper location holes, to support the cooling module. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties

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  8. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  9. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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  10. Remove the retainers and the front underbody shield.
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  11. Remove the retainers and the underbody shields.
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  12. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

    Remove the fasteners and position the splash shield aside on both sides.

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  13. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. 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 following items:

    1. 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 .
    6. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
    7. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
    8. Refer to: Battery Tray .

  16. 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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  18. Release the tab and open cover.
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  19. Remove the nuts and disconnect the electrical connector.
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  20. Remove the bolt and detach the wiring harness retainers.
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  21. 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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    1. Detach the heater hose retainer.
    2. Loosen the radiator hose clamp.
    3. Lift the radiator hose off of the retaining tab and position the hose aside.
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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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    1. Remove the ground wire bolt.
    2. Detach the retainers and position the ground wire aside.
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    • Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector and retainer.

    • Disconnect the PCM electrical connector.

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    1. 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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  28. Detach the retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
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  29. NOTE: Use a shop towel when removing the oil filter housing to prevent oil from spilling on the engine or accessory drive belt.

    1. Loosen the oil filter housing and allow the oil to drain out of the housing and down into the engine.
    2. Remove the oil filter housing and discard the oil filter element.
    3. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

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  30. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
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  31. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve. Use Special Service Tool: 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2).
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  32. Detach and disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.
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  33. 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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  35. Detach the wiring harness retainers, slide up the insulator and disconnect the electrical connectors.
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  36. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Remove the A/C compressor inlet and outlet line nuts and disconnect the fittings.

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  37. Remove the bolts, stud bolt and the A/C compressor.
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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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  39. NOTE: The drain plug should be removed and installed by hand, do not use tools.

    1. Turn the oil drain plug by hand counterclockwise 120 degrees. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    2. Pull the oil drain plug out of the oil pan.
    3. After the oil has drained, push the oil drain plug into the oil pan.
    4. NOTE: Overtightening will damage the oil drain plug and possibly the oil pan.

      Turn the oil drain plug by hand clockwise 120 degrees.

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  40. NOTE: Make sure that the sensor housing area is clean and free of foreign material before the sensor is removed. Using compressed air, clean the sensor housing area.

    Remove the bolt and the LH anti-lock sensor.

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  41. NOTE: Make sure that the sensor housing area is clean and free of foreign material before the sensor is removed. Using compressed air, clean the sensor housing area.

    Remove the bolt and the RH anti-lock sensor.

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  42. 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 and discard the nut and position the LH sway bar link aside.

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  43. 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 and discard the nut and position the RH sway bar link aside.

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

    Remove the front brake discs. Refer to: Brake Disc .

  45. Remove the nuts and the subframe support bracket.
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  46. Remove the following items:

    1. Exhaust flexible pipes. Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe .
    2. LH catalytic convertor. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .

    4WD 

  47. Remove the driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .

    2WD/4WD 

  48. 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 reuse the oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone. Oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone are to be removed and discarded. The replacement oil pan will have a press-in-place gasket.

      Remove the oil pan. Discard the oil pan if it is sealed with Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone.

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  50. If equipped, remove and discard the oil pan press-in-place gasket.
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  51. Remove and discard the oil pump seal.
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  52. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
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  53. Mark the subframe location.
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  54. Mark the subframe location.
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  55. 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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  56. 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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  58. Remove and discard the nuts and bolts.

    • Separate the LH knuckle from the strut.

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  59. Remove and discard the nuts and bolts.

    • Separate the RH knuckle from the strut.

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  60. NOTE: The engine mount and bracket are serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the engine mount bracket-to-engine mount bolt, this fastener is not serviceable.

    • Remove and discard the nut and bolts.

    • Remove the engine mount and bracket assembly.

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  61. 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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  63. Remove and discard the subframe bolts.
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  64. 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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  67. 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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  69. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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  70. Disconnect the CMP electrical connectors.
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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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  72. Remove the bolts and position TC boost solenoid aside.
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  73. Disconnect the TC vacuum supply hose.
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  74. Remove the oil level indicator.
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  75. Disconnect the oil pressure control solenoid electrical connector.
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  76. Remove the retainer and the oil pressure control solenoid.
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  77. 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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  79. Remove the bolts and the throttle body.
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  80. Inspect the throttle body gasket and replace as needed.
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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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  84. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.
    NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the bolts and the coil-on-plug assemblies.

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  85. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
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  86. Remove and discard the gasket.

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

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  87. 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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  88. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
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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. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
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  93. Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.
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  94. Remove the bolt, the stud and position the generator aside.
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  95. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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  96. Using the 3 Leg Puller and a step plate, remove the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
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  97. 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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  98. Remove the fasteners and the insulator.
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  99. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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  100. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
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  101. Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and seal.
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  102. 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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  103. 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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  104. Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel pump O-ring seal.
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  105. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump tappet.
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  106. 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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  107. Remove the stud bolts and the high-pressure fuel pump drive unit.
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  108. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
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  109. 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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  110. 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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  111. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
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  112. Remove and discard the oil gallery seal (6G068).
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  114. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
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  115. 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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  116. 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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  117. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
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  118. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
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  119. Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
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  120. 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.
    4. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
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  122. 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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  123. Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing caps.
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  124. 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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