Camshaft Roller Follower: Installation

All camshaft roller followers 

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original location or engine damage may occur. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.
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.
Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Roller Followers
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1. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and install the camshaft roller follower.
2. Repeat the previous step for each camshaft roller follower being serviced.

   Cylinder No. 7 front intake valve roller follower 

3. Position the camshaft bearing cap and install the 2 bolts in 2 stages:
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
   • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
   Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Middle Balance Shaft Bearing Support And Camshaft Bearing Cap Assembly

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Lubricate the balance shaft journals with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Camshaft sprocket removed from art for clarity.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft to align the balance shaft timing marks.
Fig 3: Aligning Timing Mark On Balance Shaft With Camshaft Timing Mark
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5. Position the balance shaft on the journals and align the timing mark on the balance shaft with the camshaft timing mark as shown in illustration.
NOTE: The balance shaft bearing caps must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.
Fig 4: Identifying Balance Shaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
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6. Position the 3 balance shaft bearing caps and install the 6 bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

   Cylinder No. 10 front intake valve roller follower 

7. Position the camshaft bearing cap and install the 2 bolts in 2 stages:
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
   • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
   Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And Rear Balance Shaft Bearing Support And Camshaft Bearing Cap Assembly

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. Lubricate the balance shaft journals with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Camshaft sprocket removed from art for clarity.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft clockwise to align the balance shaft timing marks.
Fig 6: Aligning Timing Mark On Balance Shaft With Camshaft Timing Mark
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. Position the balance shaft on the journals and align the timing mark on the balance shaft with the camshaft timing mark as shown in illustration.
NOTE: The balance shaft bearing caps must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.
Fig 7: Identifying Balance Shaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
10. Position the 3 balance shaft bearing caps and install the 6 bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

    All camshaft roller followers 

11. Depending on the valve being serviced, install the LH or RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH  or Valve Cover - RH .