Section 03-01D: Engine, Diesel, 7.3L
1996 F-Series Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Camshaft Drive Gear and Thrust Plate

 

Removal

  1. Remove the engine (6007).

  1. Remove the camshaft (6250). Refer to Camshaft in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.

  1. Use a press to remove the camshaft gear from the camshaft.

  1. Remove the camshaft thrust plate (6269).

  1. Remove the camshaft gear from the camshaft.

  1. Visually inspect the camshaft gear. Refer to Drive Gears in the Cleaning and Inspection portion of this section.

  1. Visually inspect the camshaft thrust plate for wear, cracks or distortion. Use a micrometer to measure camshaft thrust plate thickness. Refer to Specifications for correct valve. Replace the camshaft thrust plate if not within specification, or if any wear or damage is found during inspection.

 

Installation

  1. Clean the nose of the camshaft and install the camshaft thrust plate onto the camshaft.

  1. Position the camshaft gear in the keyway on the camshaft.

  1. Heat the camshaft gear in an oven to 260°C (500°F).

  1.  WARNING: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO HANDLE HOT GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL.

     CAUTION: The gear will be permanently distorted if overheated. The oven temperature should never exceed 260° C (500° F).

    Remove the camshaft gear from the oven and, while aligning the sprocket keyway with the camshaft gear key install the camshaft gear over the nose of the camshaft until fully seated against the camshaft thrust plate journal. Allow camshaft assembly to cool before installing into the engine.

  1. Install the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Installation in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.

  1. Install the engine.