Removal And Installation

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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, can cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH and Valve Cover - RH .

NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

Remove the 6 spark plugs.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers

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Rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft lobe is pointing directly away from the roller follower.

NOTE: Mark the positions of the roller followers to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.

Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the roller followers.

Fig 3: Removing Roller Using Special Tool (303-473)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Lubricate the roller followers with clean engine oil.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.