MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2015–2017 source collection · Additional coverage

Camshafts — Removal

Engine - 3.7L Duratec (227kW & 301PS)

Source configuration appliesSource reference 5,008HTML edition
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Materials

Name

Specification

Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) XO-5W20-QSP (U.S.)

WSS-M2C945-A

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > CAMSHAFTS > REMOVAL

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

All camshafts

1. Remove the LH or RH VCT unit. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit .

LH camshafts

NOTE: The VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

2. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1530 Tool, Chain Tensioner Hold Down.

Camshafts — original illustration 1, reference 5008Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

3. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.

Ford_Mustang_all_2015-2017.pdf · source reference 5008

Original technical text and illustrations, formatted as HTML. Follow the engine, transmission, equipment, model and year specified in the source. Import and layout checks do not establish applicability to every 2015–2017 Mustang. About this collection.