Item 1: Camshaft Roller Followers Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Rotate the crankshaft until the cam lobe is directly away from the roller follower.

Fig 1: Positioning Cam Lobe Directly Away From The Roller Follower
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NOTE: Install the roller followers into their original locations.

NOTE: Use special tool 303-581 to install the three rear-most followers on the RH cylinder head.

Fig 2: Compressing Valve Springs

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Using the special tool, compress the valve springs and install the camshaft roller followers.