7.3L Power Stroke – CAMSHAFT BEARINGS – Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure oil hole in each camshaft bearing aligns with oil hole in cylinder              block. Use a length of wire to verify oil hole alignment.
2. Install front camshaft bearing in cylinder block so front camshaft bearing installed depth is .020-.050″ (.51-1.27          mm). Front camshaft bearing installed depth is measured from face of cylinder block to front edge of front                    camshaft bearing. Install NEW cylinder block camshaft core plug.
3. Install the camshaft. See CAMSHAFT. Install the crankshaft. See CRANKSHAFT & MAIN BEARINGS under                CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY under OVERHAUL.
4. Install the flywheel onto the crankshaft. See FLYWHEEL. Install the engine into the vehicle. See ENGINE.