F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1998)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the valve cover.
2. Remove the timing chain/belt.
CAUTION: At no time, when the timing chain/belt are removed and the cylinder heads are installed may the crankshaft or camshaft be rotated.
Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
3. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
4. On engines with bolt on sprockets, remove the camshaft sprocket.
1
Remove the bolt.
2
Remove the camshaft sprocket.
NOTE: The Windsor engine is shown; the Romeo engine is similar.
5. Remove the thirteen camshaft bearing cap bolts.
6. Remove the camshaft bearing caps.
NOTE: The Windsor cylinder head is shown; the Romeo cylinder head is similar.