SECTION 303-01B: Engine — 3.0L (4V)
2002 Escape Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Procedure revision date: 10/21/2002

Camshafts LH

Special Tool(s)
Water Pump Pulley Remover/Replacer
303-S455 (T94P-6312-AH)
Crankshaft Damper Remover
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
Seal Remover
303-409 (T92C-6700-CH)
Camshaft Seal Replacer
303-464 (T94P-6256-BH)
Camshaft Seal Protector
303-463 (T94P-6256-AH)
Pump Pulley Replacer
211-185 (T91P-3A733-A)

Removal

  1. Remove the water pump belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303-05.
  1. Using the special tools, remove the water pump drive pulley.
  1. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this section.

  1. NOTE: In order to make sure of correct sealing do not scratch the camshaft.

    Using the special tools, remove the camshaft oil seal.
  1. Remove the bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer.

  1.  CAUTION: Cylinder head camshaft journal caps and cylinder heads are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.

    Loosen the LH camshaft cap bolts in sequence to allow the camshafts to rise from the cylinder head and remove the caps.
  1. Remove the camshafts.

Installation

  1. NOTE: Be sure camshaft bearing caps are installed in the original positions.

    Lubricate camshafts with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head.

  1.  CAUTION: Do not install the camshaft journal thrust caps until all of the camshaft bearing caps have been installed, or damage to the thrust caps can occur.

    Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSS-M2C153-H. Install the bearing caps and loosely install the bolts.
  1. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSS-M2C153-H. Install the bearing thrust caps and loosely install the bolts.
  1. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
  1. Install a new camshaft oil seal retainer and a new gasket.
  1. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this section.

  1. NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft oil seal with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent, meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.

    Using special tools, install a new camshaft oil seal.
  1. Using the special tool, install the water pump drive pulley.
  1. Install the water pump belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303-05.