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Removal And Installation: Camshafts: Installation

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RH camshafts 

  1. 1.

    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 counterclockwise to the 9 o'clock position.

GFD39559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and position the camshafts onto the RH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown.

    Material

    : Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)

GFD39560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    NOTE: The camshaft seal gaps must be at the 12 o'clock position or damage to the engine may occur.

    Position the camshaft seals gaps at 12 o'clock.

GFD39561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.

    Install the camshaft caps, oil tube and the bolts.

    Torque

    : Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 45 °

Fig 1: RH Camshaft Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD39562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 5.

    Loosen the camshaft cap bolts.
GFD39563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Tighten the camshaft cap bolts.

    Torque

    : Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 45 °

GFD39564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    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. If valve tappet clearances are not within specification, the clearance must be adjusted by installing new valve tappet(s) of the correct size. Refer to: Valve Clearance Adjustment . Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge

GFD39565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Remove the bolts and the RH oil tube.
GFD39566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Rotate the RH camshafts to the TDC.
GFD39567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.

GFD39557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    NOTE: The VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-1530 Tool, Chain Tensioner Hold Down.

GFD39556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

LH camshafts 

  1. 12.

    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 counterclockwise to the 9 o'clock position.

GFD39559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and position the camshafts onto the LH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown.

    Material

    : Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)

GFD39568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    NOTE: The camshaft seal gaps must be at the 12 o'clock position or damage to the engine may occur.

    Position the camshaft seals gaps at 12 o'clock.

GFD39569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 15.

    NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.

    Install the camshaft caps, oil tube and the bolts.

    Torque

    : Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 45 °

Fig 2: LH Camshaft Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD39570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 16.

    Loosen the camshaft cap bolts.
GFD39571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Tighten the camshaft cap bolts.

    Torque

    : Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 45 °

GFD39572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    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. If valve tappet clearances are not within specification, the clearance must be adjusted by installing new valve tappet(s) of the correct size. Refer to: Valve Clearance Adjustment . Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge

GFD39573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Remove bolts and the LH oil tube.
GFD39574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    Rotate the LH camshafts to the TDC.
GFD39575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 21.

    NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.

GFD39554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 22.

    NOTE: The VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-1530 Tool, Chain Tensioner Hold Down.

GFD39553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

All camshafts 

  1. 23.

    Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 60 degrees to the TDC position (crankshaft dowel pin at 11 o'clock).
GFD39576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 24.

    Install the LH or RH VCT unit. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit .
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