Ford Falcon. Manual — part 154

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Engine — V8 (4V)

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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)

6. Compress the tensioner and install a lock pin.

7. Remove the timing chain, the sprocket, and intake

camshaft sprocket spacer.

10. Mark cach camshaft for identification purposes.

8. Remove the bolts.

NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.

9. Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing cap

assemblies.

CAUTION: The outer bolts on the outer

cam bearing cap (exhaust) are longer and

must be returned to the same location or

engine damage may occur.
NOTE: Identify the camshaft to cylinder head

location. Caps are not interchangeable.

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Engine — V8 (4V)

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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)

11. Remove the camshafts.

Installation
1. Install the camshafts.

CAUTION: It is vital for camshafts to be

marked before removal as each one is

Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.

different and must be re-installed inti its

NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.

original position.
NOTE: Each camshaft has its part number

stamped on its shaft.
NOTE: All 4 camshafts are different.

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Engine — V8 (4V)

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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)

4. Install the camshaft sprockets and the chain as an

2. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies.

assembly.

CAUTION: Timing marks must be at 12

o’clock and indexed at 6 o’clock.

5. Remove the lockpin from the chain tensioner.

6. Install the special tool.

3. Install the bolts.

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Engine — V8 (4V)

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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)

7. Tighten the exhaust camshaft sprocket and the

2. Install engine in vehicle. For additional

intake camshaft bolt washer and spacer in two

information, refer to Engine Installation in this

stages:

section.

Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Oil Filter Adapter

Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional

information, refer to Section 100-02.

2. Drain the cooling system. For additional

information, refer to Section 303-03.

3. Remove the oil filter.

8. Remove the special tool.
9. Install the left timing chain for the left side or both

timing chains for the right side. For additional

information, refer to Timing Drive Components in

this section.

10. Install the roller followers. For additional

information, refer to Roller Followers in this

4. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor.

section.

Exhaust Manifold — LH

Removal
NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.

1. Remove engine from vehicle. For additional

information, refer to removal of Engine in this

section.

2. Remove the exhaust manifold.

Remove the eight nuts.
Remove the exhaust manifold and discard

gasket.

Installation

5. Remove the oil pressure sender.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Install a new gasket.

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