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Camshaft - RH: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
    2. CAUTION: Do not remove the timing chain wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components  in this article.
    NOTE: Do not allow the roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03920660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the camshaft into the camshaft sprocket assembly and onto the head. Install a new camshaft sprocket bolt finger tight.
    3. CAUTION: Do not remove the timing chain wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components  in this article.
    CAUTION: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.
    Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain Scribe Marks
    GF0005589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Verify the camshaft sprocket and timing chain scribe marks are still in alignment.
    4. NOTE: Do not allow the roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.
  4. Install the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the front camshaft bearing cap.
    • Position the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
  5. Tighten the RH camshaft bearing cap bolts in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in) in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
    Fig 3: Identifying RH Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Removal/Installation Sequence
    G03920676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools
    GF0005588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Rotate the crankshaft a half turn counterclockwise and position the crankshaft damper spoke at the 12 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 1 o'clock position.
    Fig 5: Positioning Crankshaft Damper Spoke At 12 O'clock Position And Timing Mark Indentation At 1 O'clock Position
    G03920003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. The No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe must be coming up on the exhaust stroke. Verify by noting the position of the 2 intake camshaft lobes and the exhaust lobe on the No. 1 cylinder.
    Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Lobe Position
    G03919944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head  in this article.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
    Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool For Removing/Installing Camshaft Roller Followers
    G03919946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, install the 3 originally removed camshaft roller followers.
  10. Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.
    Fig 8: Locating Camshaft (CMP) Sensor Bolt
    G03920013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the CMP electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Identifying RH CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03919909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. CAUTION: Only use hand tools to install the camshaft sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket.
    Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
    G03920660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  13. Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH  in this article.
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