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Camshafts LH: Installation

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    NOTE: Be sure camshaft bearing caps are installed in the original positions.
    Fig 1: Aligning Camshafts
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  1. Lubricate camshafts with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head.
    • Align the camshafts as shown. See Fig 1.
    2. CAUTION: Do not install the camshaft journal thrust caps until all of the camshaft bearing caps have been installed, or damage to the thrust caps can occur.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bearing Surfaces Of Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G03429693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSS-M2C153-H. Install the bearing caps and loosely install the bolts.
  3. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSS-M2C153-H. Install the bearing thrust caps and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Lubricating Bearing Surfaces Of Camshaft Bearing Thrust Caps
    G03429694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 4: Camshaft Bearing Thrust Caps Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  5. Install a new camshaft oil seal retainer and a new gasket.
    • Install a new gasket.
    Fig 5: Installing New Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer & New Gasket
    G03429696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
    7. NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft oil seal with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent, meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.
    Fig 6: Installing New Camshaft Oil Seal
    G03429697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using special tools, install a new camshaft oil seal.
  8. Using the special tool, install the water pump drive pulley.
    Fig 7: Installing Water Pump Drive Pulley
    G03429698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the water pump belt. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
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