CAMSHAFTS (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

Removal

1. Remove the timing chain. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

2. Loosen the RH camshaft cap bolts in sequence to allow the camshafts to rise from the cylinder head and remove the caps.

Caution

• Cylinder head camshaft journal caps and cylinder heads are numbered to verify that they are re-assembled in their original positions.

3. Remove the camshafts.

Installation

1. Lubricate camshafts with engine oil, and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head.

• Align the camshafts as shown.

Note

• Be sure camshaft bearing caps are installed in the original positions.

2. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with engine oil, and install the bearing caps and loosely install the bolts.

Caution

• Do not install the camshaft journal thrust caps until all of the camshaft bearing caps have been installed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.

3. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with engine oil. Install the bearing thrust caps and loosely install the bolts.

4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

5. Install the timing chain. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)