Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
Camshaft Roller Follower
Camshaft Roller Follower
Removal
1. Depending on the roller follower being serviced, remove the LH or RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH See:
Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Valve Cover - LH or Valve Cover - RH See: Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Valve Cover - RH.
2. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston for the valve being serviced is at the top of its stroke with the intake valve and the exhaust valves closed.
3. NOTICE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original positions. Mark the components for installation
into their original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the
cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cylinder
Head - Removal.
NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.