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Engine Mechanical: Mechanical: Engine: Removal: Camshaft

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 3-Jaw Puller 303-D121
GF0029191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Camshaft Alignment Tool 303-1248
GF0005883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Tube 307-569
GF0000811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
GF0017081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Powertrain Lift 014-00765
GF0024551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Front Hub 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent
GF0019849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Halfshaft (Extension) 205-243 (T89P-3415-A)
GF0017350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Halfshaft (Plate) 205-290 (T89P-3415-B)
GF0000249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Remover, Oil Seal 303-409 (T92C-6700CH)
GF0029086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Seal Remover 303-1247/1
GF0000218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)
GF0000246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Strap Wrench 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A)
GF0010812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Tie-Rod End Remover 211-105
GF0024108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A		 -
Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30		 -
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS article.
  3. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  4. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  5. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.
  6. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    7. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Hose
    GF0031376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  8. Remove the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING article.
  9. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
  10. Disconnect the battery harness electrical connector.
    11. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Harness Electrical Connector
    GF0031377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed from the battery terminal.
    12. Fig 3: Locating Power Feed To Battery Terminal And Nut
    GF0028941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolt and the ground wire.
    • Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the cowl.
    13. Fig 4: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers From Cowl
    GF0031378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the upper intake manifold.
    14. Fig 5: Identifying Vacuum Hose From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0031379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the upper evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling from the purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
    15. Fig 6: Locating Upper Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    GF0031380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
    16. Fig 7: Locating Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses
    GF0031381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the transaxle control cable bracket.
    17. Fig 8: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer From Transaxle Control Cable Bracket
    GF0031382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    • Detach the control cable from the bracket.
    18. Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Control Cable From Control Lever
    GF0031383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the transaxle control electrical connector.
    19. Fig 10: Identifying Transaxle Control Electrical Connector
    GF0031384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness retainers from the radiator support and the A/C suction tube.
    20. Fig 11: Identifying Engine Block Heater Harness, Radiator Support, A/C Suction Tube & Engine Wiring Harness
    GF0031352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C pressure tube fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    21. Fig 12: Identifying A/C Pressure Tube Fitting Nut
    GF0031385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the safety clip from the A/C fitting.
    • Disconnect the A/C suction tube fitting.
    22. Fig 13: Identifying Safety Clip On A/C Suction Tube Fitting
    GF0031353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
    23. Fig 14: Disconnecting Hose From Power Steering Reservoir
    GF0031386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
    24. Fig 15: Identifying Fuel Supply Tube
    GF0031387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the fuel hose routing clip from the transaxle stud and position the fuel hose aside.
    25. Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Hose Routing Clip From Transaxle Stud
    GF0031388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    • Detach the electrical connector from the LH valve cover.
    26. Fig 17: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0031389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the oil level indicator.
    27. Fig 18: Identifying Oil Level Indicator
    GF0029134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    28. Fig 19: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainer From RH Valve Cover Stud Bolt
    GF0031390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine front cover.
    29. Fig 20: Removing/Installing Bolt & Ground Wire From Engine Front Cover
    GF0031357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the nut, the ground wire and the radio interference capacitor wire from the engine front cover stud.
    30. Fig 21: Removing/installing Nut, Ground Wire & Radio Interference Capacitor Wire From Engine Front Cover Stud
    GF0031358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Loosen the exhaust flexible pipe clamp and disconnect the 2 exhaust hangers.
    31. Fig 22: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe Clamp & Exhaust Hangers
    GF0031305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the 4 nuts and the exhaust flexible pipe and Y-pipe as an assembly.
    • Discard the nuts and the gasket.
    32. Fig 23: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe, Y-Pipe & Nuts
    GF0031306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the 3 pin-type retainers, the 7 screws and the radiator splash shield.
    33. Fig 24: Locating Push Pin Fasteners & Front Splash Shield Screws
    GF0031299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the LH inner splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  34. Remove the 2 secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    35. Fig 25: Locating Secondary Latches On Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    GF0031391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission cooling tubes.
    36. Fig 26: Disconnecting Transmission Cooling Tubes Using Special Tool (307-569)
    GF0031392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    37. Fig 27: Locating Drain Plug
    GF0029140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    38. Fig 28: Identifying Engine Oil Filter
    GF0029141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the power steering cooler bracket bolt from the RH side of the subframe.
    39. Fig 29: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Bracket Bolt
    GF0031395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

    NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.
  39. Remove the 4 bolts and support the driveshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    40. Fig 30: Locating Driveshaft Aside Bolts
    GF0031396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  40. Remove and discard the RH front halfshaft nut.
    41. Fig 31: Locating RH Front Halfshaft Nut
    GF0031348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor heat shield.
    42. Fig 32: Locating Roll Restrictor Heat Shield Nuts
    GF0031344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
    43. Fig 33: Locating Roll Restrictor-To-Subframe Bolt
    GF0031346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove and discard the power steering pressure (PSP) tube-to-pump banjo bolt and the 2 seals.
    44. Fig 34: Locating Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Tube-To-Pump Banjo Bolt & Seals
    GF0031397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  44. Remove and discard the steering intermediate shaft bolt.
    • Separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
    45. Fig 35: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    GF0031398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  45. Remove and discard the cotter pins and tie-rod end nuts.
    • Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
    46. Fig 36: Separating Tie-Rod Ends From Wheel Knuckles Using Special Tool (211-105)
    GF0028752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  46. Remove the 2 stabilizer link-to-lower control arm nuts and separate the stabilizer bar links from the lower control arms.
    47. Fig 37: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
    GF0031349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  47. Remove the lower control arm-to-knuckle pinch bolts and separate the lower control arms from the knuckles.
    48. Fig 38: Locating Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
    GF0031304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Remove the 3 RH subframe-to-lower bumper nuts.
    49. Fig 39: Locating RH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
    GF0031300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove the 3 LH subframe-to-lower bumper nuts and separate the lower bumper from the subframe.
    50. Fig 40: Locating LH Subframe-To-Lower Bumper Nuts
    GF0031301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Position the special tool under the subframe assembly.
    51. Fig 41: Positioning Special Tool (014-00765) Under Subframe Assembly
    GF0028656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the 2 nuts, 4 bolts and the subframe support brackets.
    52. Fig 42: Locating Subframe Support Brackets, Nuts & Bolts
    GF0031311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
    53. Fig 43: Locating Front Subframe Nuts
    GF0031312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the 2 middle subframe nuts.
    54. Fig 44: Locating Middle Subframe Nuts
    GF0031313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Using the special tool, lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
    55. Fig 45: Positioning Special Tool (014-00765) Under Subframe Assembly
    GF0028656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. If equipped, disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses.
    56. Fig 46: Locating Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses
    GF0031399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Using the special tools, separate the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
    57. Fig 47: Separating LH Halfshaft From Transaxle Using Special Tools (100-001), (205-243) & (205-290)
    GF0031400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Using the special tool, separate the RH halfshaft from the hub.
    58. Fig 48: Separating RH Halfshaft From Hub Using Special Tool (205-D070)
    GF0031350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

  58. Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter support bracket bolts.
    59. Fig 49: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0029147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the bolt, the nut and the RH catalytic converter support bracket.
    60. Fig 50: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket & Bolts
    GF0031401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the RH halfshaft/intermediate shaft assembly.
    61. Fig 51: Locating Stud Bolts & RH Halfshaft/Intermediate Shaft Assembly
    GF0031402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  61. Remove the 2 RH halfshaft bearing support bracket bolts and the RH halfshaft/intermediate shaft assembly.
    62. Fig 52: Locating RH Halfshaft Bearing Support Bracket Bolts
    GF0028972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

    NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
  62. Install the special tools.
    63. Fig 53: Positioning A Block Of Wood Under Transaxle Using Special Tools (014-0001) & (014-00765)
    GF0031404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
    64. Fig 54: Identifying Transaxle Support Insulator Bolt
    GF0031405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Remove the 3 nuts, the bolt and the transaxle support insulator bracket.
    65. Fig 55: Identifying Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket, Nuts & Bolts
    GF0031406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  65. Remove the nut, bolt and engine mount brace.
    66. Fig 56: Locating Nut, Bolt & Engine Mount Brace
    GF0031366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    67. Fig 57: Locating Engine Mount Nuts
    GF0031367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
    68. Fig 58: Locating Engine Mount Bolts
    GF0031368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
  69. If equipped, detach the engine block heater wiring harness retainers and position the harness aside.
  70. Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve.
    71. Fig 59: Identifying PCV Hose
    GF0041330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Disconnect the throttle body (TB) electrical connector.
    72. Fig 60: Locating Throttle Body Electrical Connector
    GF0029169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
    73. Fig 61: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0029170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
    74. Fig 62: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
    GF0029172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Remove the 6 bolts and the upper intake manifold in the following sequence.
    • Discard the gaskets.
    75. Fig 63: Identifying Bolt Sequence
    GF0043856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  75. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor electrical connector.
    76. Fig 64: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Electrical Connector
    GF0029150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Disconnect the PSP switch electrical connector.
    77. Fig 65: Locating PSP Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0029174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  77. Disconnect the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
    78. Fig 66: Locating RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GF0029175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Disconnect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    79. Fig 67: Locating RH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    GF0029176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
  80. Disconnect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
    81. Fig 68: Locating LH VCT Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GF0029178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Disconnect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    82. Fig 69: Locating LH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    GF0029179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
    83. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  83. Remove the 6 bolts and the 6 coil-on-plugs.
    84. Fig 70: Locating Coil-On-Plugs & Bolts
    GF0029180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  84. Remove the 11 stud bolts and the LH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    85. Fig 71: Locating LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    GF0029182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  85. Remove the bolt, the 10 stud bolts and the RH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    86. Fig 72: Locating RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    GF0029183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
  86. Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Install new seals if damaged.
    • Using the special tools, remove the seal(s).
    87. Fig 73: Removing Seals Using Special Tools (205-153) & (303-1247/1)
    GF0029092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  87. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.
    88. Fig 74: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
    GF0031411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  88. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    89. Fig 75: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  89. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft bolt and washer.
    • Discard the bolt.
    90. Fig 76: Removing Crankshaft Bolt & Washer Using Special Tool (303-D055)
    GF0029103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  90. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    91. Fig 77: Identifying Special Tools (303-D121) And Crankshaft Pulley
    GF0017017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  91. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    92. Fig 78: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tool (303-409)
    GF0029106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  92. Remove the 2 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
    93. Fig 79: Locating Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  93. Remove the 2 engine mount studs.
    94. Fig 80: Locating Engine Mount Studs
    GF0029187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  94. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
    95. Fig 81: Locating Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  95. Remove the 22 engine front cover bolts.
    96. Fig 82: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GF0029189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  96. Install 6 of the engine front cover bolts (finger tight) into the 6 threaded holes in the engine front cover.
    • Tighten the bolts one turn at a time in a criss-cross pattern until the engine front cover-to-cylinder block seal is released.
      • Remove the engine front cover.
    97. Fig 83: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GF0029190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Only use a 3M Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the engine front cover. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean the engine front cover. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.
  97. Clean the engine front cover using a 3M Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15,000 rpm.
    • Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
    98. CAUTION: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
    CAUTION: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
  98. Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder block in the following sequence.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
    5. Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
  99. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the variable camshaft timing (VCT) assemblies as shown.
    100. Fig 84: Aligning Timing Marks On Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Assemblies
    GF0029192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The special tool will hold the camshafts in the top dead center (TDC) position.
  100. Install the special tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.
    101. Fig 85: Installing Special Tool (303-1248) Onto Flats Of LH Camshafts
    GF0029193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The special tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
  101. Install the special tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.
    102. Fig 86: Installing Special Tool (303-1248) Onto Flats Of RH Camshafts
    GF0029194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  102. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH VCT housing.
    103. Fig 87: Locating RH VCT Housing
    GF0029195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  103. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH VCT housing.
    104. Fig 88: Locating LH VCT Housing
    GF0029196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  104. Remove and discard the VCT housing seals.
    105. Fig 89: Locating VCT Housing Seals
    GF0029197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  105. Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.
    106. Fig 90: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  106. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    107. Fig 91: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    GF0029199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  107. Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.
    108. Fig 92: Locating Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide Bolts
    GF0029200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  108. Remove the primary timing chain.
    109. Fig 93: Locating Primary Timing Chain
    GF0029201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    LH camshafts 

  109. Compress the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a suitable lockpin to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
    110. Fig 94: Compressing LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner & Installing Suitable Lock Pin To Retain Tensioner In Collapsed Position
    GF0029204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt must be discarded and new ones installed. However, the exhaust camshaft washer is reusable.
  110. Remove and discard the LH VCT assembly bolt and the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
    • Remove the LH VCT assembly, secondary timing chain and the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket as an assembly.
    111. Fig 95: Locating LH VCT Assembly Bolt & LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    GF0029205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When the special tool is removed, valve spring pressure will rotate the LH camshafts approximately 3 degrees to a neutral position.
  111. Remove the special tool from the LH camshafts.
    112. Fig 96: Removing Special Tool (303-1248) From LH Camshafts
    GF0029211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during removal or engine damage may occur.
  112. Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.
    113. Fig 97: Verifying LH Camshafts Are In Neutral Position
    GF0029212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
  113. Remove the bolts and the LH camshaft bearing caps.
    • Remove the LH camshafts.
    114. Fig 98: Identifying LH Camshafts Bolts
    GF0029213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    RH camshafts 

  114. Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install a suitable lockpin to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
    115. Fig 99: Compressing RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner & Installing Suitable Lock Pin To Retain Tensioner In Collapsed Position
    GF0029207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt must be discarded and new ones installed. However, the exhaust camshaft washer is reusable.
  115. Remove and discard the RH VCT assembly bolt and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt.
    • Remove the RH VCT assembly, secondary timing chain and the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket as an assembly.
    116. Fig 100: Locating RH VCT Assembly Bolt & RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    GF0029208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  116. Remove the special tool from the RH camshafts.
    117. Fig 101: Removing Special Tool (303-1248) From RH Camshafts
    GF0029214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during removal or engine damage may occur.
  117. Rotate the RH camshafts counterclockwise to the neutral position.
    118. Fig 102: Rotating RH Camshafts Counterclockwise To Neutral Position
    GF0029215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
  118. Remove the bolts and the RH camshaft bearing caps.
    • Remove the RH camshafts.
    119. Fig 103: Identifying RH Camshafts Bolts
    GF0029216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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