Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
Scribe a location mark on the timing chain and the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly.
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 LH cylinder head 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 bolts in the sequence shown and remove the LH cylinder head 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: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTICE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser
and 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
