Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L (2010)
15. NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTICE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft
phaser unit.
Using the Cam Phaser Locking Tool, remove the bolt and the LH camshaft phaser sprocket assembly.
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Discard the camshaft phaser sprocket bolt.
16. 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 RH cylinder head camshaft front bearing cap.
17. 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 RH cylinder head camshaft bearing caps.
18. Clean and inspect the RH 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.
