In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
- 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.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Install the camshaft sprocket.
- Install the sprocket.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .
- Install the timing chains. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS - ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) or TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS - WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) .
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.
ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L)
WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L)
ALL ENGINES