Items 14-12: Camshaft Bearing Cap and Camshaft 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 their original location. Record camshaft bearing cap location.

Use a plastic scraper and metal surface cleaner to clean the cylinder head.
Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Bearing Cap And Camshaft
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Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.

CAUTION: Make sure the camshaft sprocket keyway is up and 90 degrees from the valve cover mounting surface.

Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts

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Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
- Install the bolts loosely.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt Tightening Sequence
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