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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Removal

    CAUTION: At no time, when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed, may the crankshaft or camshaft be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
  1. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
  2. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  3. Remove the camshaft sprocket (6256) and spacer.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the camshaft sprocket and spacer.
    Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket, Spacer & Bolt
    G01941304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 13 camshaft bearing cap bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
    G01941305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the camshaft bearing cap ladders.
    Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Ladders
    G01941306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the camshaft from the cylinder head.
    Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft
    G01941307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.