Thread: 5.4 cam phaser
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Old 11-21-2008, 08:30 PM
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Yeah, but I think that's only required if you're removing the camshaft itself, which it sounds like you don't have to do if you're just replacing the phaser. Can anyone clarify the procedure? I'm going under the assumption that you:

1) pull the valve cover
2) align the engine to TDC (for the passenger side head, or another value for the driver's side)
3) shove the timing wedge in
4) mark the timing chain link, phaser, and camshaft in relation to each other
5) remove the phaser bolt and remove the phaser
6) transfer the mark to the new one
7) install the new one in the same orientation as the old one
8) install the new bolt, torque to 30ftlbs, add a 90* turn
9) pull the timing wedge
10) install valve cover

Also, I heard somewhere that you have to discharge the AC and remove/move the condenser to get clearance for the passenger side valve cover to come off. Any clarification on that?

Thanks!