COMP Cams Camshaft Installation and Degreeing Instructions 4.6/5.4-Liter 2 and 3 Valve Engines - Manual

COMP Cams®
3406 Democrat Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
Phone: (901) 795-2400 Fax: (901) 366-1807
www.compcams.com
Part # COMP4-103
Revised 7/10/06
Camshaft Installation and Degreeing Instructions
4.6/5.4-Liter 2 and 3 Valve Engines
Thank you for choosing COMP Cams® products; we are proud to be your manufacturer of choice. Please read
this instruction sheet carefully before beginning installation, and also take a moment to review the included
limited warranty information.
This instruction sheet is broken down into several categories for ease of use. Some of the topics may not apply
to every application, but all of the information will be very beneficial during the cam installation process. If
there are any questions or problems during the installation, please do not hesitate to contact the toll free CAM
HELP® line at 1-800-999-0853, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
Camshaft Installation
Step 1: Prepare a clean work area and assemble the tools needed for the camshaft installation. The use of an
automotive manual is strongly recommended for help in determining which components must be removed from
your engine in order to expose the camshafts, camshaft sprockets and timing chain assembly. A good, complete
repair manual will save both time and frustration during the installation of your new camshaft set.
Step 2: Remove the intake manifold and valve covers from the motor.
Step 3: Remove the spark plugs, crankshaft pulley, damper and engine front cover.
Step 4: Relieve the tension on the timing chains and remove them.
Step 5: Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise from the 12 o’clock position, setting the keyway at a 45° angle
(about halfway between 10 and 11 o’clock). Note that this step is vital in order to avoid contact between the
pistons and valves while rotating the cams for the purpose of rocker arm removal.
Step 6: Rotate the camshaft so that the heel of the cam lobe is positioned over the rocker arm that you wish to
remove. Using the appropriate rocker arm service tool, compress the valve spring and remove the rocker arm.
Repeat this process until all of the rocker arms have been removed.
Step 7: Once all of the rocker arms have been removed, unbolt and remove the cam towers. Be sure to keep
track of the order in which you removed the cam tower caps and cap bolts, as they are not all the same size.
Step 8: Remove the old camshafts. Liberally coat your new COMP Cams® camshafts with the supplied
assembly lube. It is a good idea to use an additional bottle of lube, available from COMP Cams® (Part #152) in
order to ensure that you have enough lubricant for a proper installation. This is very important as (unlike a
conventional small block) pre-lubing the modular motor is difficult without some type of pressurized external
oiling system.
Step 9: Install each cam on its proper side of the engine (R=passenger side, L=driver side). Tighten all of the
cam tower bolts using factory torque specification and tightening sequence. Verify that each camshaft spins
freely without binding (note that slight resistance to turning is normal).
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