Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Camshafts, Rocker Arms And Valve Tappets - LH Cylinder Head Shown, RH Similar (2 Of 2)
INSTALLATION
1. CAUTION:Crankshaft keyway must be at the 11 o'clock position prior to installation of the rocker arms. Failure to do so may lead to
camshaft damage.
NOTE:Make sure rocker arms are installed in their original locations.
Lubricate rocker arms by immersing rocker arm in Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-1 9579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESR-M99C80-A and install rocker arms onto LH cylinder head under camshafts.
2. CAUTION:Install cylinder head camshaft journal thrust cap last to make sure that damage to journal cap does not occur.
Align camshaft end play in LH cylinder head with thrust caps. With LH cylinder head rocker arms installed under camshafts, tighten LH cylinder
head camshaft journal cap bolts in sequence shown in several passes to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.).
3. Install LH cylinder head camshaft journal thrust caps and tighten retaining bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.).
4. Rotate crankshaft two revolutions and position crankshaft keyway to the 3 o'clock location. This will position the RH cylinder head camshafts to
the neutral position (base circle).
5. CAUTION:Crankshaft keyway must be at the 3 o'clock location. This will position the camshafts in neutral position prior to installation
of the RH cylinder head rocker arms. Failure to do so may lead to camshaft damage.
NOTE:Make sure rocker arms are installed in their original locations.
Lubricate rocker arms by immersing rocker arm in Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESR-M99C80-A and install rocker arms onto RH cylinder head under camshafts.
6. CAUTION:Install cylinder head camshaft journal thrust cap last to make sure that damage to journal cap does not occur.