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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshafts: Removal

  1. Remove the timing belt. For additional information, refer to TIMING BELT .
  2. NOTE: Hold the camshafts by the hexagon with an open ended wrench to stop them from rotating.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Pulleys
    G01615596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the camshaft pulleys.
  4. Remove the oil feed flange.
    • Discard the camshaft oil seals.
    • Discard the oil feed flange oil seal.
      Fig 2: Removing Oil Feed Flange
      G01615597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 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
    G01615598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the camshafts.