Camshaft RH

303-01C Engine - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 02/10/2015

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) XO-5W20-QSP (U.S.)	WSS-M2C945-A

Removal

NOTICE: 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, can cause engine failure.

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.

1. Remove the RH VCT units. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit (303-01C Engine - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS), Removal and Installation).

2. Remove the VCT system oil filters from the camshafts.

Camshaft RH — original illustration 1, reference 157Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

3. NOTICE: The front camshaft bearing mega cap must be removed first and then the remaining

camshaft bearing caps. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the engine.

Remove the bolts and the front camshaft bearing mega cap.

Source reference 157

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