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Camshaft RH: Installation

  1. NOTE: Do not install the camshaft roller followers at this time. The roller followers will be installed later in the procedure. If the roller followers are installed prior to the camshafts, the camshaft caps can become distorted during the camshaft tightening process and result in upper end engine noise or severe damage to the engine.
    NOTE: If the original hydraulic lash adjusters are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.

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

      Material: Castrol® EDGE® Supercar 5W-50 (WSS-M2C931-C)

    2. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.

    GFD344496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the original crankshaft pulley bolt.
    GFD344480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: The crankshaft must remain in the freewheeling position (crankshaft dowel pin at 9 o'clock) until after the camshafts are installed. Do not turn the crankshaft until instructed to do so. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.

    Using the crankshaft bolt, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to the 9 o'clock position.

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  4. NOTE: Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Install the intake and exhaust camshaft in the neutral position. Align the D-slots as shown in the illustration.

    Material: Castrol® EDGE® Supercar 5W-50 (WSS-M2C931-C)

    GFD344497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. 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.

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

    • Install camshaft bearing caps and the bolts.

    • Install camshaft bearing mega caps and the bolts.

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

    Fig 1: RH Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GFD344499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Rotate the RH camshafts to TDC.
    GFD344500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Using the crankshaft bolt, rotate the crankshaft clockwise to the 11 o'clock position.
    GFD344486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the original crankshaft pulley bolt and discard.
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  10. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.
    GFD344491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. NOTE: Do not install the RH valve cover or the engine at this time.

    Install the RH VCT unit. 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.
    GFD344501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower, 303-1633-01 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.
    2. Turn the knob on the special tool clockwise to depress the valve and spring.
    GFD344502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Lubricate the camshaft roller follower with clean engine oil.

      Material: Castrol® EDGE® Supercar 5W-50 (WSS-M2C931-C)

    2. Install the camshaft roller follower.
    3. Assemble the camshaft roller follower spring clip onto the hydraulic lash adjuster.
    4. Turn the knob on the special tool counterclockwise to raise the valve and spring. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower, 303-1633-01 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.
    5. Repeat steps for the remaining camshaft roller followers.
    GFD344503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Install the RH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH  .
  16. Install the engine. Refer to: Engine  .
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