Removal And Installation

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

Remove the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAMSHAFT (SOHC) .
Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH and Valve Cover - LH .
Rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft for the cylinder being serviced is at base circle.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Lobe

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NOTE: Mark the position of the camshaft roller followers so they can be installed in their original positions.

Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the camshaft roller followers.

Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Roller Using Special Tool (303-581)

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NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions.

NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.