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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Installation

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    ALL ENGINES 

    CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
  1. Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
  2. Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Camshaft Journals
    G01536425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) 

  4. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 2: Installing Bolts
    G01536426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01536427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the camshaft sprocket.
    1. Install the sprocket.
    2. Install and tighten the bolt.
      • Tighten in two stages.
      • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Sprocket
    G01536428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) 

  8. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 5: Installing Camshaft And Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G01536429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 6: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G01536430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. ALL ENGINES 

  11. Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
  12. Install the timing chains. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS - ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L)  or TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS - WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) .