Sable V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1998)
meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A. Coat entire camshaft drive gear with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A. Carefully slide camshaft through camshaft bearings into cylinder block. Keep camshaft in line with
front camshaft bearing.
CAUTION: If a new camshaft and/or a camshaft position sensor housing is installed, ALWAYS add the rest of the Engine Assembly Lubricant
D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent (pint) meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A to the engine oil by pouring it through the distributor hole onto
the camshaft drive gear. Run engine at idle for five minutes prior to driving vehicle.
5. Lubricate camshaft thrust plate with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A and
install with two retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 10 Nm (88 inch. lbs.).
6. If installing a new camshaft, check endplay. If clearance is excessive, replace camshaft thrust plate.
7. Lubricate timing chain, crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESR-M99C80-A. Align marks as illustrated. Inspect camshaft sprocket bolt for blockage of drilled oil passages and clean as required.
Install bolt and washer and tighten to 50-70 Nm (37-51 ft. lbs.).
