Removal And Installation: Camshafts: Removal

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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 .
Remove the bolt and position aside the oil level indicator.

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Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Remove the bolts and position aside the valve assembly.

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Remove the nut, bolt and the thermostat bracket.

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Remove the bolts and the valve rocker arm housing.

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Remove the bolts and the upper cylinder head.

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

Remove the camshafts.

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Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

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