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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshafts: Installation

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    NOTE: Identification numbers are provided on the outer face of the camshaft bearing caps.
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G01614607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply sealant to camshaft bearing cap numbers 0 and 5 in the areas shown.
  2. Turn the crankshaft to approximately 60 degrees before TDC on cylinder number 1.
  3. NOTE: Lay the camshaft in place so that none of the cams is at full lift.
    Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Caps Numbers
    G01614608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
  5. NOTE: Screw in the camshaft bearing cap bolts evenly, in the sequence shown, a half turn at a time and tighten them in two stages.
  6. Tighten the bolts of the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Stage 1:10 Nm
    • Stage 2: 19 Nm
      Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G01614609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the camshaft oil seals.
    • Lubricate the camshaft and oil seal lip with engine oil.
    • Using the special tool install a new oil seal.
    • NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts. The camshaft timing pulleys must be able to turn freely on the camshafts.
      Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Timing Pulleys
      G01614610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Install the camshaft timing pulleys.
  8. Install the timing belt. For additional information, refer to TIMING BELT  .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Attach the accelerator cable and the speed control cable (if equipped).
    Fig 5: Attaching Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Cable
    G01614611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the intake pipe.
    Fig 6: Installing Intake Pipe
    G01614612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
  13. Standard finishing operations
    • Connect the battery ground cable.
    • Check fluid levels and correct if necessary.
    • Check the routing of vacuum hoses and cables and secure them with cable ties.
    • Check fluid levels again and correct if necessary.