Camshaft RH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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.
- 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)
- Install the hydraulic lash adjusters and roller followers.
- Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters and roller followers with clean engine oil.
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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 RH 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)
- Apply sealer to the RH 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)
- Remove the retaining pin and release the secondary timing chain tensioner.
- Install the following items:
- Install the RH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
- Install the vacuum pump.
- Install the RH camshaft front seal. Refer to: Camshaft Front Seal .
- Install the timing belt. Refer to: Timing Belt .
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Road test the vehicle.