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Camshafts RH: Installation

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    NOTE: Be sure camshaft bearing caps are installed in the original positions.
    Fig 1: Aligning Camshafts
    G03429701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lubricate camshafts with clean engine oil and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head.
    • Align the camshafts as shown.
    2. CAUTION: Do not install the camshaft journal thrust caps until all of the camshaft bearing caps have been installed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    Fig 2: Lubricating Bearing Surfaces Of Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G03429702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing caps and loosely install the bolts.
  3. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with clean engine oil. Install the bearing thrust caps and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Lubricating Bearing Surfaces Of Camshaft Bearing Thrust Caps
    G03429703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 4: Camshaft Bearing Thrust Caps Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G03429704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
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