Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
Camshaft journal cap bolt removal sequence
9. Loosen remaining righthand cylinder head camshaft journal cap bolts seven to eight turns in sequence, in several passes (approximately one to two
turns each pass) to allow camshafts to be raised from righthand cylinder head. Do not completely remove bolts.
10. With righthand cylinder head camshaft journal caps and camshafts loose on righthand cylinder head, remove rocker arms. If roller rocker arms are
to be reused, mark position or rocker arms to ensure they are assembled in original positions.
11. Rotate crankshaft two revolutions and position crankshaft keyway to 11 o'clock location. This will position lefthand cylinder head camshafts to
neutral position (base circle).
12. Verify alignment arrows on camshafts are aligned, then remove cylinder head camshaft journal thrust cap bolts and thrust caps from lefthand
cylinder head, noting following:
a. Remove cylinder head camshaft journal thrust caps first to ensure damage to the thrust caps does not occur.
b. Cylinder head camshaft journal caps and cylinder heads are numbered to ensure they are assembled in original position When removed, keep
camshaft journal caps from each cylinder head with head they were removed from. Do not mix with camshaft journal caps from another
cylinder head.
Camshaft journal cap bolt removal sequence