Items 12, 11 and 10: Camshaft Bearing Caps, Oil Supply Tube and Camshaft Bearing Cap Mounting Bolts Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in the original position.

NOTE: After installing the bolts, check the camshaft for free rotation.

Fig 1: Positioning Oil Supply Tube Camshaft Bearing Caps

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the oil supply tube, the camshaft bearing caps and the bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).