Q: How to service the camshaft on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: The service process for the camshaft begins with removing the roller followers and timing chain in sequence. The technician removes the camshaft sprocket along with spacer through bolt removal and continues to take out all 13 camshaft bearing cap bolts before removing the camshaft bearing cap ladders. You should remove the camshaft from the cylinder head with proper caution. Before installing the camshaft onto the cylinder head you must lubricate its journals with clean engine oil but first apply oil to the camshaft journals. A layer of clean engine oil must be applied to the camshaft bearing cap ladders before installing the camshaft bearing caps with loose bolt installation. Apply the specified order of bolt tightening before positioning the camshaft sprocket and sprocket spacer for installing both components followed by bolt attachment. The last step is to add both timing chains along with the roller follower.
Q: How to service the RH camshaft on Mercury Sable?
A: The first step for servicing the RH camshaft requires removal of its timing drive components. Engine damage prevention requires you to document exact positions of camshaft bearing caps because these caps need to be restored to their original locations for proper function. Proceed by loosening the thrust caps bolt first then work sequentially through the RH camshaft cap bolts to let the camshafts rise from the cylinder head before elimination. The correct positions for all camshaft bearing caps need to be restored during the installation process. Apply engine oil for lubrication before placing camshafts in the cylinder head while maintaining correct alignment at this time. Installation of the camshaft journal thrust caps should begin only after all camshaft bearing caps are already in place to protect the components. false torque the bolts before installing the lubricated camshaft bearing caps on their proper locations. Apply oil to the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps before installing them along with loosely securing their bolts. After checking the correct position of the camshaft bearing caps install the specified bolt sequence for tightening. Complete the installation of timing drive components during the last step.