Lincoln Aviator: Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Camshaft Roller Follower

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower TKIT-2014D-ROW3 TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW

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.

1. Remove the LH and/or RH valve covers.
   Refer to: Valve Cover LH (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Valve Cover RH (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Rotate the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise to position the camshaft lobe upward for the camshaft roller follower to be removed.
   

1. 1. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1633  Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.
   2. Turn the knob on the special tool clockwise to depress the valve and spring.
      
   3. Unclip the camshaft roller follower from the hydraulic lash adjuster and remove the camshaft roller follower.
      

Installation

1. NOTE: Component(s) must be lubricated with clean engine oil.

   1. Lubricate the camshaft roller follower with clean engine oil.
      
   2. Position the camshaft roller follower and engage the clip onto the hydraulic lash adjuster.
      
   3. Turn the knob on the special tool counterclockwise to raise the valve and spring.
      
   4. 
      Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1633  Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.

1. Install the LH and/or RH valve covers.
   Refer to: Valve Cover LH (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Valve Cover RH (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).