Ford — Camshaft - Removal
Repair & overhaul
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame when working on or near fuel-related components.
- The caps must be marked for installation in their original location or damage to the engine may occur.
Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove the timing chains.
- Remove the six bolts retaining the balance shaft bearing caps and remove the bearing caps.
- Remove the balance shaft.
- Use the Valve Spring Compressor to compress the valve springs and remove the camshaft roller followers.
- Remove the bolts, the camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft from the cylinder block.
Tools required
- Valve Spring Compressor Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.