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Removal And Installation: Camshafts: Installation

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RH camshafts 

  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.

    GFD308926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and position the camshafts onto the RH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

    GFD308927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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.

    GFD308928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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 deg.

    Fig 1: RH Camshaft Tightening Sequence (1 of 2)
    GFD308929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Loosen the camshaft cap bolts.
    GFD308930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts.

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

    Fig 2: RH Camshaft Tightening Sequence (2 of 2)
    GFD308931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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

    GFD308932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the bolts and the RH oil tube.
    GFD308933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Rotate the RH camshafts to the TDC.
    GFD308934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

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

    GFD308924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. NOTE: The VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

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

    GFD308923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    LH camshafts 

  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.

    GFD308926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and position the camshafts onto the LH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

    GFD308935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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.

    GFD308936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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 deg.

    Fig 3: LH Camshaft Tightening Sequence (1 of 2)
    GFD308937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Loosen the camshaft cap bolts.
    GFD308938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts.

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

    Fig 4: LH Camshaft Tightening Sequence (2 of 2)
    GFD308939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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

    GFD308940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove bolts and the LH oil tube.
    GFD308941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Rotate the LH camshafts to the TDC.
    GFD308942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

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

    GFD308921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. NOTE: The VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

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

    GFD308920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All camshafts 

  23. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 60 degrees to the TDC position (crankshaft dowel pin at 11 o'clock).
    GFD308943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Install the LH or RH VCT unit. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit .
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