In-Vehicle Repair: Camshafts: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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, may cause engine failure.

All camshafts

1.

Remove the Left Hand (LH) or Right Hand (RH) Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Housing

LH Camshafts

NOTE: The VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

2.

Remove the Secondary Chain Hold Down.

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3.

Remove the Camshaft Holding Tool from the LH camshafts.

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4.

NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.

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

Remove the bolts, camshaft caps and the camshafts.

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RH Camshafts

5.

Remove the brake vacuum pump. Refer to: Power Brake Actuation .

6.

NOTE: The VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1530.

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7.

Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248.

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8.

Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing cap.

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9.

NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.

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

Remove the bolts, camshaft caps and the camshafts.

GFD135020

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