F 350 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L (2009)
11. NOTICE: Remove the front thrust camshaft bearing cap straight upward from the bearing towers, or the bearing cap may be damaged
from side loading.
Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft front bearing cap.
12. NOTICE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations. Record camshaft bearing cap locations. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
Remove the remaining 10 bolts in the sequence shown and remove the camshaft bearing caps.
13. Clean and inspect the LH camshaft bearing caps.
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The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
14. NOTICE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket.
NOTICE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the Timing Chain Locking 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/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement.
Remove the bolt and withdraw the camshaft from the sprocket assembly leaving the sprocket assembly and timing chain in place.
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Discard the bolt and washer.
