In-Vehicle Servicing: Camshaft: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations onto the cylinder head. Loosely install the 15 bolts.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 1: Tightening Bolts In Sequence

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Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the valve stem seal from damage.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils

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CAUTION: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine failure.

NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head .

NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Use the special tool to compress the valve springs and install the camshaft roller followers.

Fig 3: Compressing Valve Springs Using Special Tool (303-567)

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Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components .