You can replace the cam phasers without removing the chains, tensioners and guides. Repeat these same steps to the left bank but apply tension on the intake camshaft. Locking wedge tool: www.amazon.com...
Nifty, but once you're that deep into it wouldn't you want to replace the other components while you're there? I guess if you've already been in there a few times dealing with phaser issues then the other parts may have low miles on them.
My Ford dealer is doing this to my 2018 next week, I can only hope they're as well versed at this as you. Unfortunately warranty not covering my low milage (under 50,000) truck because I'm in Canada. My letter and subsequent call to Ford Canada fell on deaf ears.
@@n8eman Yes, my local Ford dealer did the job. They're a very small dealership and their service is very good. They quoted me about $3000 Canadian to do the job, it took them less time than they thought and in the end billed me $2450 + tax to do the job. Truck is nice a quiet now and I'm pleased with their work. Funny enough they're cheaper than my local mom and pop garage for regular service like oil changes, brakes etc. I'm still pissed at Ford of Canada though, I think they should have picked up the tab on this one.
Could you possibly torque down the phasers before reapplying tension to not have to worry about putting pressure on the guides rails and tensioner, also could you use a pair of vise grip on the cams locked against the other cam or intake surface to prevent the cam tool from flying and having to use a wrench and extender?
Yea you can use a vise grip to hold the cams. You could also index a wrench on the cams with the alignment tool still installed and tighten before pulling the wedge on the tensioner 👍
Hope this actually fixes it. I have a 2012 that i would get this done if I knew it would be the end of my troubles. I'll end up getting a new truck eventually
2011 3.5 will have a single primary chain and two secondary chains, different than the later gen 3.5L in this video. The gen one 3.5 with single primary chain can stretch but don't think the phasers are prone to making noise.
Ford warranty reimbursement is just under 10 hours. If out of warranty then I believe labor time is around 13.5hr. Probably looking at minimum $2000 labor plus parts. All depends on shop's labor rate.
So im concerning doing my phasers myself. Just wondering could a person just remove one camshaft and get the space you need to replace the phaser without removing the whole front cover?
That I don't know. Workshop manual does not say. With crankshaft sprocket keyway at 11:00 o'clock position, camshaft holding tool 303-1655 will index with both camshafts. If tool will not slide on camshafts then they are aligned properly.
