Camshaft Roller Follower: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
LH cylinder head camshaft roller followers
- Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
RH cylinder head camshaft roller followers
- Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
All camshaft roller followers
- 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.
- Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.
- Repeat the previous 2 steps for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.
- Inspect the camshaft roller follower. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE:
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.