Section 214 (Engine Mechanical - 3.5L GTDI): Installation: Camshaft: Installation
All camshafts
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NOTE: The crankshaft must remain in the freewheeling position (crankshaft dowel pin at 9 o'clock) until after the camshafts are installed and the valve clearance is checked/adjusted. Do not turn the crankshaft until instructed to do so. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the crankshaft dowel pin is in the 9 o'clock position.
LH camshafts
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NOTE: The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during installation or engine damage may occur.
Lubricate and position the camshafts onto the LH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown in illustration.
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NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
Install the 8 LH camshaft caps and the 16 bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration in the following stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1, 2, 3 and 4 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 2: Tighten bolts 5 and 6 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten bolts 7 and 8 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 4: Loosen bolts 5 and 6.
- Tighten bolts 5 and 6 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 5: Tighten bolts 9, 10, 11 and 12 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 6: Tighten bolts 13 and 14 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Stage 7: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 8: Loosen bolts 13 and 14.
RH camshafts
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NOTE: The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during installation or engine damage may occur.
Lubricate and position the camshafts onto the RH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown in illustration.
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NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
Install the 8 RH camshaft caps and the 16 bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration in the following stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1, 2, 3 and 4 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 2: Tighten bolts 5 and 6 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten bolts 7 and 8 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 4: Loosen bolts 5 and 6.
- Tighten bolts 5 and 6 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 5: Tighten bolts 9, 10, 11 and 12 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 6: Tighten bolts 13 and 14 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Stage 7: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 8: Loosen bolts 13 and 14.
All camshafts
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NOTE: If any components are installed new, the engine valve clearance must be checked/adjusted or engine damage may occur.NOTE: Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.
Confirm that the valve tappet clearances are within specification. Refer to VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK .
LH camshafts
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NOTE: Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.
Rotate the LH camshafts to the TDC position.
Install the Special Tool(s): Tool, Camshaft Holding 303-1248.
- Assemble the LH VCT assembly, the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the LH secondary timing chain.
- Position the LH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts and install the new VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt and the original washer. Tighten in 4 stages.
- Remove the Lock Pin.
RH camshafts
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NOTE: Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.
Rotate the RH camshafts to the Top Dead Center (TDC) position.
Install the Special Tool(s): Tool, Camshaft Holding 303-1248.
- Assemble the RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assembly, the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the RH secondary timing chain.
- Position the RH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts and install the new VCT bolt and the exhaust camshaft bolt and the original washer. Tighten in 4 stages.
- Remove the Lock Pin.
All camshafts
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 60 degrees to the TDC position (crankshaft dowel pin at 11 o'clock).
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NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.
Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
- Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
- Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
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NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.NOTE: During removal, the O-ring seal may remain on the cylinder head. If so, remove the O-ring seal from the cylinder head, inspect the seal (replace as necessary) and install the O-ring seal on the VCT housing.
Visual check the VCT housing-to-cylinder head O-ring seals and VCT housing seals for damage and replace as necessary.
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NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
Install the LH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
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NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this instruction will result in severe engine damage.
Install the RH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
- Install the Special Tool(s): Alignment Pins 307-399.
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NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.NOTE: The engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20 must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of the engine front cover bolts and the engine mount bracket bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application. If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow these instructions can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a 3.0 mm (0.11 in) bead of silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the 3 engine mount bracket bosses.
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NOTE: Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
Install the engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20.
- Remove the Special Tool(s): Alignment Pins 307-399.
- Install the engine mount bracket and the 3 bolts.
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NOTE: Do not expose the Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow this instruction may cause oil leakage.
Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten all of the engine front cover bolts and engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages:
- Install the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) connector bracket and stud bolt to the engine front cover.
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NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.
Special Tool(s): Installer, Front Crankshaft Seal 303-1251 and Installer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-102 (T74P-6316-B).
Install a new crankshaft front seal.
- Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft pulley and bore.
- Special Tool(s): Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal 303-335 and Installer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-102 (T74P-6316-B).
Install the crankshaft pulley.
- Install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
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NOTE: VCT solenoid seal installation shown in illustration, spark plug tube seal removal similar.NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
Special Tool(s): Installer, VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal 303-1247/2 and Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W).
Install new VCT solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
- Install the RH valve cover gasket.
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NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow these instructions can cause future oil leakage.
Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.
- Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 11 stud bolts.
- Install the LH valve cover gasket.
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NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow these instructions can cause future oil leakage.
Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.
- Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 10 stud bolts.
- Inspect the 6 ignition coil-on-plug seals for rips, nicks or tears. Remove and discard any damaged ignition coil-on-plug seals.
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NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before attaching to the spark plugs.
Install the 3 RH ignition coil-on-plugs and the 3 bolts.
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NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before attaching to the spark plugs.
Install the 3 LH ignition coil-on-plugs and the 3 bolts.
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NOTE: The cam lobe for the fuel injection pump must be at Bottom Dead Center (BDC) for the fuel injection pump installation.
Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft until the fuel injection pump cam lobe is at BDC.
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NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the tappet and bore.
Install the fuel injection pump roller tappet.
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NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the gasket.
Inspect the fuel injection pump mounting plate-to-valve cover gasket and replace if necessary.
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NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seals.
Inspect the 2 fuel injection pump mounting plate O-ring seals and replace if necessary.
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NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
Install a new fuel injection pump O-ring seal.
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NOTE: Make sure the mating surfaces are free of any dirt or foreign material.NOTE: Orient the arrow on the fuel injection pump mounting plate towards the front of the engine.
Install the fuel injection pump mounting plate on the fuel injection pump.
- Install the fuel injection pump, mounting plate and the 2 new bolts finger-tight.
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NOTE: To install, apply clean engine oil to the threads of the 3 high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.NOTE: Calculate the correct torque wrench setting for the following torque. Refer to the Torque Wrench Adapter Formulas.
Install the high-pressure fuel tube and tighten the 3 flare nuts in the following 3 stages.
- Connect the RH VCT solenoid and the 3 ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
- Install new intake manifold, coolant crossover and thermostat housing gaskets.
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NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.NOTE: Make sure the fuel rail wiring harnesses are routed correct.NOTE: Installing the 2 long bolts first will aid in installing the intake manifold.
Install the intake manifold and the 12 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages.
- Connect the 2 turbocharger coolant hoses to the intake manifold and connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Position the fuel tube and install the fuel tube-to-engine front cover bracket bolt and install the coolant tube.
- Connect the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)/Intake Air Temperature 2 (IAT2) sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) electrical connector.
- Connect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor, electronic TB, LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid and the 3 ignition coil-on-plugs electrical connectors.
- Install the noise insulator shield for the fuel injection pump and install the oil level indicator.
- Install the PCV tube and connect the 2 quick connect couplings. Refer to
QUICK CONNECT COUPLING
.
- Install the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
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NOTE: The compression limiter bushing may fall out of the mounting bracket grommet on the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube during service. Make sure the bushing is in place when reinstalling the tube or damage to the tube may occur.
Install the RH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube and turbocharger intake tube as an assembly and install the RH CAC tube nut to the intake manifold.
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NOTE: Align the index marks for the RH CAC tube.
Install the RH CAC tube to the RH turbocharger and tighten the clamp.
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NOTE: The compression limiter bushing may fall out of the mounting bracket grommet on the turbocharger intake tube during service. Make sure the bushing is in place when reinstalling the tube or damage to the tube may occur.
Install the RH turbocharger intake tube and the nut.
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NOTE: Align the index marks for the LH turbocharger intake tube.
Install the LH turbocharger intake tube to the LH turbocharger and tighten the clamp.
- Install the turbocharger bypass valve hose and connect the RH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
- Install the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hoses to the RH CAC tube and turbocharger wastegate regulating valve.
- Install the bypass valve hose and connect the LH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
- Install the oil supply tube bracket on the LH valve cover stud bolt and install the nut.
- Install the crankcase vent tube and connect the 2 quick connect couplings. Refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Raise the subframe and powertrain assembly into the vehicle.
- Position the engine mount onto the engine studs and install the 4 nuts and 3 bolts hand tight.
- Install the transaxle support insulator assembly the 3 nuts and the bolt.
- Install the 4 transmission support insulator-to-frame rail bolts.
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
Align the subframe and install the new front subframe bolts.
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
Install the rear subframe brackets and the new subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
Install the new subframe bracket bolts.
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
Tighten the subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Remove the ratchet strap from the front of the subframe to the rear of the subframe.
- Remove the Adjustable Grip Arm and the powertrain lift table.
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Install the strut to the wheel knuckle and install the strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and bolts.
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Install the brake caliper and the guide pin bolts.
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NOTE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Using the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the LH and RH halfshafts.
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NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install a new wheel hub nuts.
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Install the new upper stabilizer link nut.
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Install the wheel speed sensor and the bolt.
- Connect the transaxle cooler tubes and install the 2 secondary latches.
- Connect the 2 PTU
cooling lines.
- Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
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NOTE: Align the index marks for the LH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube.
Connect the lower LH CAC tube to the LH turbocharger.
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NOTE: Do not lubricate the oil filter seal.
Install a new engine oil filter.
- Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, install the upper A/C tube to the A/C compressor and install the nut.
- Install the A/C tube bracket and bolt to the rear of the A/C compressor.
- Align the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 new bolts.
- Install the RH and LH catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER -- LH, 3.5L GTDI , and CATALYTIC CONVERTER -- RH, 3.5L GTDI .
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NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING , and CLOCKSPRING ADJUSTMENT .
Align and connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear and install the bolt.
- Connect the 2 heater hoses to the intake manifold.
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NOTE: Align the index marks for the RH CAC tube.
Install the RH CAC tube and tighten the clamps.
- If equipped, attach the engine block heater harness to the radiator support wiring harness.
- Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and connect the transaxle control cable to the shift cable bracket.
- Connect the transaxle control cable to the control lever.
- Install the engine wiring harness retainer to the bulkhead.
- Connect the PCM electrical connector.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector.
- Connect the upper radiator hose to the intake manifold coolant tube.
General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer.
- Install the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE VALVE -- 3.5L GTDI .
- Connect the fuel supply tube. REFER to
QUICK CONNECT COUPLING
.
- Install the strut tower brace and the 4 nuts.
- Connect the brake booster vacuum hose quick connect coupling to the intake manifold, brake booster and CAC . Refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
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NOTE: Align the index marks for the CAC outlet pipe.
Install the CAC outlet pipe and tighten the 2 clamps.
- Install the degas bottle. REFER to DEGAS BOTTLE .
- Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, connect the A/C tube and install the nut.
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT -- 3.5L GTDI .
- Install the underbody air duct and the 3 twist lock retainers.
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
Install the 2 RH and 2 LH lower pin-type retainers for the engine splash shields.
- Install the front wheels and tires. REFER to WHEEL AND TIRE .
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector and install the ground wires and the retainer.
- Connect the battery power feed wire to the positive battery terminal and install the nut.
- Install the battery tray. REFER to BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY - EXPLODED VIEW .
- Install the engine ACL and ACL outlet pipe. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
- Install the cowl panel. REFER to COWL PANEL .
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. REFER to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Recharge the A/C system. REFER to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING for DATC, or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING for EMTC.
- After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.