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Camshaft LH: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Do not install the camshaft roller followers at this time. The roller followers will be installed later in the procedure.
    NOTE: If the original components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.

    1. Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
    2. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.

    GFD624619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: It is not necessary to position the scarf-cut seal ends when installing the camshafts.

    1. Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    2. Install the intake and exhaust camshafts in the neutral position. Align the D-slots as shown in the illustration.

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  3. Apply a 1 mm bead of sealant to the rear camshaft cap mounting surface of the cylinder head.

    Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)

    GFD624621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the camshaft bearing caps and the bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
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  5. Install the front camshaft bearing mega cap and the bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
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  6. Tighten the bolts in sequence.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Fig 1: LH Camshaft Tightening Sequence
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  7. Install new gaskets.
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  8. Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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  9. Apply 8 mm diameter drops of sealant in the locations shown.

    Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

    GFD624627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the cover and the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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  11. Install the LH VCT units. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit .
  12. Rotate the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise to position the camshaft lobe upward for the camshaft roller follower to be installed.
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  13. 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.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

    1. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.
    2. Turn the knob on the special tool clockwise to depress the valve and spring.

    GFD624629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: Component(s) must be lubricated with clean engine oil.

    1. Lubricate the camshaft roller follower with clean engine oil.
    2. Position the camshaft roller follower and engage the clip onto the hydraulic lash adjuster.
    3. Turn the knob on the special tool counterclockwise to raise the valve and spring.
    4. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.

    • Repeat the necessary steps to install the remaining camshaft roller followers.

    GFD624630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Install the following items:

    1. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
    2. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .

  16. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  17. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  18. Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.
  19. Road test the vehicle.
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