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Camshafts - LH: Installation

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  1. Position the VCT actuator onto the intake camshaft.
    • Install the bolt finger-tight.
      Fig 1: Locating VCT Actuator And Bolt
      G04680731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: The camshafts must be installed in the neutral position.
  2. Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head.
    • Align the camshafts in the neutral position as shown.
      Fig 2: Locating Camshafts Keyway In Neutral Position
      G04680732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: The camshaft caps must be installed in their original positions or damage to the engine may occur.
    CAUTION: Do not install the camshaft bearing thrust caps until all of the camshaft bearing caps have been installed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    NOTE: Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Loosely install the bolts.
      Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Bearing Caps
      G04680733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with clean engine oil.
  4. Install the camshaft bearing thrust caps.
    • Loosely install the bolts.
      Fig 4: Locating Camshaft Bearing Thrust Caps
      G04680734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
    G04680735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while tightening the VCT actuator bolt.
    NOTE: Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for tightening of the VCT actuator bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating VCT Actuator Bolt
    G04680736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the VCT actuator bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) plus an additional 90 degrees.
    7. NOTE: Clean the sealing surface with metal surface cleaner before installing a new press-in-place gasket.
  7. Install the camshaft oil seal retainer and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 7: Locating Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer And Bolts
      G04680737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the seal lip and seal bore before installing the seal.
    Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools (303-463, 303-464 And 211-185)
    G04680738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tools, install a new camshaft oil seal.
    9. CAUTION: The pulley is pressed on flush to the end of the camshaft.
    Fig 9: Identifying Special Tool (211-185 And 303-S455)
    G04680739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, install the coolant pump drive pulley.
  10. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  11. Install the coolant pump belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V) .
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