F 250 2WD HD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1997)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine.
2. Before removing the camshaft, inspect camshaft sprocket backlash. Inspect camshaft sprocket end play.
NOTE: The camshaft can be removed without removing the cylinder heads and valve tappets if desired. Remove the rocker arms and push rods
making sure to keep them in order for assembly. Rotate the engine on the engine stand until in the vertical position, tipped slightly back so the
valve tappets will slide away from the camshaft. Rotate the camshaft three or four times to push the valve tappets away from the camshaft lobes.
3. Remove the engine front cover.
4. Remove the valve tappets.
5. Rotate the crankshaft to align the camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket timing marks.
6. Remove the camshaft thrust plate retaining bolts.
7. Remove the camshaft, camshaft gear and camshaft thrust plate as an assembly.
8. Inspect the camshaft lobes and journals.
INSTALLATION
Before installing, coat the camshaft lobes with Multi-Purpose Grease DOAZ-19584-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M1C93-B.
Lubricate the camshaft journals with diesel engine oil specified for this engine.
