In-Vehicle Repair: Camshafts: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the timing belt. For additional information, refer to TIMING BELT .

NOTE: Hold the camshafts by the hexagon with an open ended wrench to stop them from rotating.

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Pulleys

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the camshaft pulleys.
Remove the oil feed flange.
- Discard the camshaft oil seals.
- Discard the oil feed flange oil seal.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Oil Feed Flange
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Loosen the camshaft bearing caps in the sequence shown.

NOTE: Working in several stages, evenly loosen each bolt two turns at a time in the indicated sequence and remove the bolts.

Fig 3: Camshafts Bolts Removal Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the camshafts.