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Camshaft - RH: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
    2. CAUTION: Do not remove the Timing Chain Wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
    CAUTION: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the camshaft roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.
    Fig 1: Installing New Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt
    G03920022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the camshaft into the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly and onto the head. Install a new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt finger tight.
    3. CAUTION: Do not remove the Timing Chain Wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
    CAUTION: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft phaser and sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.
    Fig 2: Identifying Scribe Marks Of Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket
    G03919995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Verify the camshaft phaser and sprocket and timing chain scribe marks are still in alignment.
    4. CAUTION: Do not allow the camshaft roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.
  4. Install the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the front camshaft bearing cap.
    • Position the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequences
    G03919956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Engine front cover removed for clarity.
    Fig 4: Removing Special Tool
    G03920026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the special tool.
  7. Rotate the crankshaft a half turn counterclockwise and position the crankshaft damper spoke at the 12 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 1 o'clock position.
    Fig 5: Positioning Crankshaft Damper Spoke At 12 O'clock Position And Timing Mark Indentation At 1 O'clock Position
    G03920003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Verify correct camshaft position by noting the position of the No. 1 cylinder intake and exhaust camshaft lobes.
    Fig 6: Positioning No. 1 Cylinder Intake And Exhaust Camshaft Lobes
    G03919944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, install the 3 originally removed camshaft roller followers.
    Fig 7: Installing Originally Removed Camshaft Roller Followers Using Special Tool
    G03919946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 8: Installing CMP Sensor And Bolt
    G03920013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the CMP electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Connecting CMP Electrical Connector
    G03919909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. CAUTION: Only use hand tools to install the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.
    CAUTION: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
    Fig 10: Tightening Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt
    G03920022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Tighten the new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  13. Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
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