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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (ENGINE 6.8L)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRCAMSHAFTINSTALLATION
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W
In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Installation
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
- Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations onto the cylinder head. Loosely install the 15 bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Use the special tool to compress the valve springs and install the camshaft roller followers.
- Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.