HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the splash shield. (RH)

3.  Remove the plug hole plate.

4.  Remove the dynamic chamber. (See DYNAMIC CHAMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

5.  Remove the front drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

6.  Remove the ignition coil. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

7.  Remove the water pump drive belt and water pump drive pulley. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].) (See CAMSHAFT (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)])

8.  Remove the camshaft oil seal and the camshaft oil seal retainer. (See CAMSHAFT (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)])

9.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

10.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Note
•  Inspect the hydraulic lash adjusters for scoring marks and uneven wear in the bore. Install new lash adjusters if necessary.
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1
Engine hanger
2
Oil level gauge tube
3
Cylinder head cover (LH)
(See CYLINDER HEAD COVER (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
4
Condenser
5
Cylinder head cover (RH)
(See CYLINDER HEAD COVER (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
6
Crankshaft pulley lock bolt
(See CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
7
Crankshaft pulley
(See CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
8
Camshaft cap bolt (RH)
(See Camshaft Cap (RH) Removal Note.)
(See Camshaft Cap (RH) Installation Note.)
9
Rocker arm (RH)
(See Rocker Arm (RH) Removal Note.)
10
HLA (RH)
(See Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (HLA) Installation Note.)
11
Camshaft cap bolt (LH)
(See Camshaft Caps (LH) Removal Note.)
(See Camshaft Caps (LH) Installation Note.)
12
Rocker arm (LH)
(See Rocker Arm (LH) Removal Note.)
13
HLA (LH)
(See Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (HLA) Installation Note.)


Camshaft Cap (RH) Removal Note

Note
•  Only loosen the camshaft cap so that the camshaft rises slightly.

1.  Perform Steps 5 and 6 in TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Removal. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

2.  Perform Steps from 2 to 4 in CAMSHAFT (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Removal. (See CAMSHAFT (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)


Rocker Arm (RH) Removal Note

Caution
•  If the rocker arm and HLA are to be reused, mark their positions to make sure they are assembled in their original position.
•  Take care not to let the rocker arm slip into the timing chain cover when removing the rocker arm from engine front.

1.  Lift the camshaft slightly.

2.  Remove the 12 rocker arms.

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Camshaft Caps (LH) Removal Note

Note
•  Only loosen the camshaft cap so that the camshaft rises slightly.

1.  Perform Step 10 in TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Removal. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

2.  Perform Steps from 8 to 10 in CAMSHAFT (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Removal. (See CAMSHAFT (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)


Rocker Arm (LH) Removal Note

Caution
•  If the rocker arm and HLA are to be reused, mark their positions to make sure they are assembled in the original position.
•  Take care not to let the rocker arm slip into the timing chain cover when removing the rocker arm from engine front.

1.  Lift the camshaft slightly.

2.  Remove the 12 rocker arms.

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Camshaft Caps (LH) Installation Note

1.  Perform Step from 2 to 6 in CAMSHAFT (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Installation. (See CAMSHAFT (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)


Camshaft Cap (RH) Installation Note

1.  Perform Steps from 12 to 14 in TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Installation. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

2.  Perform Step from 4 to 6 in CAMSHAFT (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, Installation. (See CAMSHAFT (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)


Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (HLA) Installation Note

1.  Lubricate HLA with engine oil.