Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Remove the bolt and withdraw the camshaft from the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly, leaving the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly
in place.
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Discard the bolt and washer.
16. Inspect the camshaft phaser and sprocket for damage. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Phaser and Sprocket. See: Camshaft
Gear/Sprocket
Installation
1. Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
2. NOTICE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of placement, the
engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components. See: Timing
Components
NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.
Install the camshaft into the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly and onto the head. Install a new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt finger-tight.
3. NOTICE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of placement, the
engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components. See: Timing
Components
NOTICE: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft phaser and sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to
valves and pistons will result.
