Head how do I replace the rear camshaft seal plug

so any testing done with the fuel system throttle body --fuel delivery -pressure--etc---trans check ---any pending or active codes

NOTE: Ford does not provide camshaft gear timing marks, or information to perform timing belt service without the special tools shown in this procedure.

REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block by removing the drain plugs.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Remove exhaust manifold.
4. Remove camshafts.
5. Remove valve tappets from cylinder head, then support front of engine with wood block between crankshaft pulley and front subframe.
6. Remove righthand engine lifting eye bolt, then righthand engine lifting eye.
7. Remove power steering pump mounting bracket and cylinder head support bracket.
8. Remove camshaft timing belt tensioner pulley and front cover from front of cylinder head.
9. Remove water thermostat housing from cylinder head as follows:
a. Raise and support vehicle.
b. Disconnect crankcase ventilation tube from positive crankcase ventilation valve.
c. Disconnect upper radiator hose and radiator overflow hose from water hose connection.
d. Remove water outlet connection bolts and water hose connection from water thermostat housing.
e. Remove water thermostat and seal from water thermostat, then seal from water thermostat housing. Inspect seals for damage and replace if necessary.
10. Remove ignition coil bracket from cylinder head as follows:
a. Disconnect fuel charging wiring or engine control sensor wiring from ignition coil, then ignition wires by squeezing locking tabs and twisting while pulling upward.
b. Remove ignition coil bolts or screws, then coil.
c. Remove ignition coil bracket.

Fig. 11 Cylinder head bolt removal sequence


11. Remove spark plugs from cylinder head, then cylinder head bolts in sequence. Discard cylinder head bolts.
12. Remove cylinder head and head gasket from cylinder block.
13. If necessary, remove lefthand engine lifting eye from cylinder head.
14. Inspect cylinder head and cylinder block, then replace components as required.

INSTALLATION
1. Reverse procedure to install, noting following:
a. Clean cylinder head intake manifold, valve cover and cylinder head gasket surfaces. Ensure flatness of cylinder head and cylinder block gasket surfaces meets specifications.

Fig. 12 Cylinder head bolt tightening sequence



b. Torque new cylinder head bolts in sequence, first to 15-22 ft lb, then to 30-37 ft lb. Finally tighten all bolts an additional 90-120° in the same sequence.

Hi Peter You will need to purchase a special timing kit to set up the timing. I would only advise an experienced mechanic to set it up. There is a pin which screws through the front of the engine and locks into a slot on the crankshaft. there is a flat bar which locks into the cut out at the rear of the camshaft and rests along the flat of the cylinder head. Also the camshaft front pully (variable timing gear). This has a phaser plate attached and this is set up with a third tool in the kit which is bolted to the cylinder head.
Replace bolt that runs through the gear into the camshaft and torque to specs Do not overtighten. Replace the cover cap to this bolt and tighten to specs. Both these parts need to be replaced. Oil flow is vital so sealing is a must the cap comes with a new seal Do not apply any other sealant in these areas. Good luck

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LOCATION
The camshaft position sensor is located on the rear cylinder bank in front of the exhaust camshaft. The camshaft position sensor extends into the rear cylinder head and is sealed with an O-ring.

think you just take the rocker cover off then sit it in position and refit the rocker cover

when replacing seals on a cam one rule to remember is if other seals were bad then most likely all are and its best to replace all of them

Hi Dave,

Trying to do a timing belt? Can't figure out how to get to the bolt on the back side of the power steering bracket so you can get it out of the way and get the rear timing cover off?

If this is the case, all I can say is I know your pain!!! Been there, done that, MANY times!

The easiest way that I have found to do this (if you want to call it EASY) is to remove the upper intake plenum and the rear valve cover. Then the bolt can be easilly accessed by reaching over the top of the rear head.

Hint: this is also a good time to replace spark plugs and ignition cables. These engines like to get valve cover leaks that fill the spark plug tubes on the rear head with engine oil, so removing the valve cover and replacing the gasket and spark plug tube seals is a good investment if you are doing a timing belt anyway. Having the valve cover off also makes it very easy to loosen up the cam journal caps and make it easy work to install new camshaft seals also. - this way, hopefully, you won't have to go back in there for a LONG time!

If the engine oil is just low, and there are no apparent leaks around the cylinder head, timing belt area, camshaft seals, rear main seal, oil pan seal, etc., it's just a matter of adding the correct amount of oil or performing an oil and oil filter change. If seals or gaskets need to be replaced, this can become a big deal.

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Yes rear cam plug leaks are common. no need to replace, just remove & apply rtv to sealing surface. Also check cam housing on right bank rear. This can be removed & resealed with rtv silicone.