Camshaft LH: Installation

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NOTE: If the original hydraulic lash adjusters and roller followers are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.
1. Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters and roller followers with clean engine oil.
  Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QFA (WSS-M2C214-B1)
2. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters and roller followers.
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NOTE: Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

NOTE: Align the timing marks on the camshafts with the timing marks on the secondary timing chain.

Install the LH camshafts, camshaft chain, secondary timing chain tensioner and the bolts.

Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QFA (WSS-M2C214-B1)

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Apply sealer to the LH camshaft bearing caps.
Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)

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

NOTE: Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time.

Apply clean engine oil to the camshaft bearing caps. Install the camshaft bearing caps and the bolts.

Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QFA (WSS-M2C214-B1)

Torque: Stage 1: 9 lb.in (1 Nm)

Stage 2: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

Stage 3: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: LH Camshaft Tightening Sequence
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Remove the retaining pin and release the secondary timing chain tensioner.

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Install the accessory drive cover, the bolt, and the stud bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the READ belt tensioner and the bolt.
Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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Install the following items:
1. Install the LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
2. Install the LH camshaft front seal. Refer to: Camshaft Front Seal .
3. Install the camshaft rear seal. Refer to: Camshaft Rear Seal .
4. Install the timing belt. Refer to: Timing Belt .
Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Road test the vehicle.