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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. 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.
  2. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
  3. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  4. Remove the bolt and the camshaft sprocket and spacer.
  5. Remove the 13 camshaft bearing cap bolts.
  6. Remove the camshaft bearing cap ladders.
  7. Remove the camshaft from the cylinder head.
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