OEM 2000 Ford Taurus Camshaft

2000 Ford Taurus Camshaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service the RH camshaft on 2000 Ford Taurus?

  A: Service operations require the first step to be the removal of timing drive parts. Proper marking of the cylinder heads along with their camshaft journal caps will guide correct reassembly back to their initial placement order. The RH camshaft thrust caps should have their bolts loosened before following the specified bolt sequence for the RH camshaft cap bolts to allow camshafts to rise out from the cylinder head for removal of the caps. Reinstall the camshaft bearing caps according to their original placement when performing the installation. Position the camshafts into the cylinder head while aligning the parts as indicated after applying Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or an equivalent that follows Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. The installation of camshaft journal thrust caps must wait until the complete installation of all camshaft bearing caps to avoid damaging the thrust caps. Start by lubricating the camshaft bearing caps using Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP which satisfies Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G as well as its equivalents. Then install the bearing caps before lightly installing their bolts. The process requires lubrication of the bearing surfaces using the same motor oil followed by fitting the bearing thrust caps while keeping their bolts loose. Install the timing drive components while performing bolt tightening according to the specified sequence.