In-Vehicle Repair: Camshafts: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappets with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.

Fig 1: Installing Valve Tappets

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Install the valve tappets.

NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft bearing surfaces with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.

Fig 2: Positioning Camshafts & Camshaft Journal Caps

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Install the camshafts.
- Position the camshafts and camshaft journal caps.
- Install the bolts and tighten the bolts in several two-turn passes using the sequence shown.

NOTE: The front camshaft journal cap must be installed and the bolts tightened to specification within four minutes of sealer application or oil leaks may occur.

Fig 3: Coating Sealing Surface Of Front Camshaft Journal Cap

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Coat the sealing surface of the front camshaft journal cap with Gasket Maker F8AZ-19B508-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A5.
Confirm each valve's clearance at base circle with the lobe pointed away from the tappet.

Fig 4: Measuring Valve Clearance
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Install the camshaft alignment timing tool.

Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool
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NOTE: The exhaust camshaft oil seal is shown, the intake seal is similar.

Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Front Oil Seals

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Using the special tool, install new camshaft front oil seals.
Install the camshaft timing sprockets. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS - TIMING SPROCKETS .