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Camshaft Roller Follower: Installation

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  1. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the valve stem seal from damage.
    Fig 1: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils To Protect Valve Stem Seal From Damage
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations.
    NOTE: The 3 rearmost camshaft roller followers on the RH side must use special tool 303-567 in the same manner as is shown in the illustration.
    NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller follower with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 2: Using Special Tool To Compress Valve Springs And Installing Camshaft Roller Follower
    G03962484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, compress the valve springs and install the camshaft roller follower.
    3. NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller follower with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations.
  3. Repeat the previous 3 steps for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.
  4. If servicing the RH cylinder valvetrain components, install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  5. If servicing the LH cylinder valvetrain components, install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
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