Camshaft LH

NOTE: Ford does not provide timing marks or additional information for servicing of the timing chains/sprockets without the special tools listed in this procedure.

Camshaft LH

Removal
1. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
2. Remove the LH hydraulic camshaft tensioner.





3. Remove the bolt and the camshaft sprocket.





4. NOTE: Mark the position of the camshaft bearing caps so they can be installed in the original position.

Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the camshaft bearing caps and the oil supply tube.





5. Remove the camshaft.

Installation





1. NOTE: Lubricate the parts with clean engine oil before installing.

Install the camshaft.





2. NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in the original position.

NOTE: After installing the bolts, check the camshaft for free rotation.

Position the oil supply tube, the camshaft bearing caps, and the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).

3. The camshaft must be retimed.
4. Install the camshaft roller followers.