Camshaft Roller Follower: Removal

LH cylinder head camshaft roller followers 

1. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH .

RH cylinder head camshaft roller followers 

2. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH .

All camshaft roller followers 

3. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston for the valve being serviced is at the top of its stroke with the intake valve and the exhaust valves closed.
CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head .
NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
4. Using the special tool, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-1039) For Removing/Installing Camshaft Roller Followers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Repeat the previous 2 steps for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.
6. Inspect the camshaft roller follower. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.