camshaft cap retorque procedure

[f4sfed]

I'm wondering if anyone knows what's involved in the camshaft cap retorque process? If I'm not mistaken, it is broadcast message 3521.

Mainly what I want to know is: do I HAVE to take my car to the dealer for this? I'd like to do it myself, if possible.

Anyone? ...anyone?

 

[bender460]

I'm sure that you could do it your self. The mechanic that did mine said he had to remove the power brake unit and also the clutch linkage. I believe there is a certin order to retorqe them also if I remember right it is 10nm (nuton meters) and you will also need a new valve cover gasket. All said my car still ticks acually wrose now so you might want to wait and see what the final word from ford is on this. I believe there working on it.

 

[i8u]

To get the driver's side valve cover off you will have to remove the brake booster. No way around it. I tried. Good luck.