Camshaft Roller Follower: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

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

Fig 2: Using Special Tool To Compress Valve Springs And Installing Camshaft Roller Follower

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

Repeat the previous 3 steps for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.
If servicing the RH cylinder valve train components, install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH in this article.
If servicing the LH cylinder valve train components, install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH in this article.