Camshaft and Carrier Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Right hand camshaft and carrier assembly
- Remove and discard the intake and exhaust VCT assembly bolts.
- Slide the VCT assemblies and secondary timing chain forward 2 mm (0.078 in).
- Depress and turn the secondary tensioner clockwise 45 degrees.
- Remove the VCT assemblies and the secondary timing chain.
- Remove and discard the VCT system oil filter.
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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.
- Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the intake and exhaust camshafts.
Left hand camshaft and carrier assembly
- Remove and discard the intake and exhaust VCT assembly bolts.
- Slide the Variable Camshaft Timing VCT assemblies and secondary timing chain forward 2 mm (0.078 in).
- Depress and turn the secondary tensioner counterclockwise 45 degrees.
- Remove the VCT assemblies and the secondary timing chain.
- Remove and discard the VCT system oil filter.
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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.
- Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the intake and exhaust camshafts.