Camshaft - LH: Installation

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NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.

Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil and install the camshaft.

NOTE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the Timing Chain Locking Tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .

NOTE: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft phaser and sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.

NOTE: If replacement of the camshaft phaser and sprocket is necessary, transfer the scribe mark to the new camshaft phaser and sprocket.

Fig 1: Locating Timing Chain Scribe Marks

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Position the camshaft phaser and sprocket into the timing chain with the timing chain scribe marks in alignment.

NOTE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

NOTE: Only use hand tools to install the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.

Fig 2: Locating Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Assembly Bolt

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Install the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly onto the camshaft and install a new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt finger-tight.

NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.

Install the 5 camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
- Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
- Position the front camshaft bearing cap.
- Position the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the 10 bolts loosely.
Tighten the 10 bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening Sequence
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NOTE: Engine front cover removed for clarity.

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Locking Tool In LH Timing Chain

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Remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool.
Rotate the crankshaft a half turn counterclockwise and position the crankshaft damper spoke at the 12 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 1 o'clock position.

Fig 5: Positioning Crankshaft Damper Spoke At 12 O'clock Position And Timing Mark Indentation At 1 O'clock Position
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Verify correct camshaft position by noting the position of the No. 5 cylinder intake and exhaust camshaft lobes.

Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Lobe
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NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of 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.

Fig 7: Identifying Valve Spring Compressor (303-1039) On Camshaft Roller Followers

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Using the Valve Spring Compressor, install the 3 originally removed camshaft roller followers.
Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Bolt And LH CMP Sensor
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Connect the CMP electrical connector.

Fig 9: Locating CMP Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Only use hand tools to install the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.

NOTE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

Tighten the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Assembly Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .