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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations onto the cylinder head. Loosely install the fifteen bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Bolts, Camshaft Bearing Caps And Camshaft To Cylinder Block
    G02771310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts
    G02771311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs and install the camshaft roller followers.
    Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Roller Followers
    G02771312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the timing drive components. Refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  6. Install the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  7. Connect the battery ground cable.
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