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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Removal .
  3. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
    NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket 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 LH intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing LH Camshaft Phaser & Sprocket Bolts
    G06095556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
    NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the camshaft phaser and sprocket 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 RH intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating RH Camshaft Phaser & Sprocket Bolts
    G06095557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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