Camshaft

Removal & Installation

NOTE: Although Ford suggests that is the camshaft and valve lifters are removable with the engine installed, depending on the particular options with which your truck is equipped, working clearance may be extremely tight. This procedure may be much easier to perform with the engine removed. Before beginning, read this procedure and make certain enough clearance, or working room, exists with the engine in the vehicle. If there is not enough space, remove the engine.

To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the valve tappets.
4. Remove the timing chain.
5. Remove the camshaft synchronizer.
6. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.
7. Remove the camshaft.

To Install:

1. Install the camshaft.
2. Install the camshaft thrust plate. Torque to 8 ft-lb (11 Nm).
3. Install the camshaft synchronizer.
4. Install the timing chain.
5. Install the valve tappets.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.