Camshafts - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
Cut and discard the coolant pump belt.

Fig 1: Locating Coolant Pump Belt

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NOTE: Failure to use the correct special tools, assembled as shown in the illustration, will result in damage to the coolant pump pulley and/or special tools.

Using the Water Pump Pulley Plate, Water Pump Shaft Protector and the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Remover, remove the coolant pump pulley.

Fig 2: Removing Coolant Pump Pulley Using Special Tools (303-009, 303-456, 303-457)

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NOTE: To make sure of correct sealing, do not scratch the camshaft.

Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the camshaft oil seal.

Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Oil Seal Using Oil Seal Remover

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Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer.
- Discard the press-in-place gasket.

Fig 4: Locating Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer And Bolts

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NOTE: The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps or damage to the engine may occur.

Verify the camshafts are in the neutral position.

Fig 5: Locating Camshafts In Neutral Position

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NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuator or damage to the engine may occur.

NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the VCT actuator bolt.

Remove the bolt and the VCT actuator.

Fig 6: Locating VCT Actuator And Bolt

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NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps must be assembled in their original positions. Some engines have factory markings on the camshaft bearing caps (as shown in illustration). Engines that do not have the factory markings must be marked for correct position and orientation prior to removal. Failure to install the camshaft bearing caps in their original position may result in severe engine damage.

If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.

Fig 7: Marking Camshaft Bearing Cap Position & Orientation

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NOTE: After loosening all of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 6L) first or damage to the thrust caps may occur.

NOTE: Make sure the camshaft bearing caps are marked as instructed in the previous step.

Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 6L).
2. Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
3. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.

Fig 8: Loosening Bolts Evenly In Sequence

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