In-Vehicle Servicing: Camshafts: Installation

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All engines

Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Camshaft Journals

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4.6L (2V) engine

Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
- Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
- Position the 2 camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the bolts loosely.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Tighten the 13 bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

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5.4L (2V) engine

Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
- Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
- Position the 6 camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the bolts loosely.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Tighten the 13 bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

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All engines

Install the camshaft sprocket, the bolt and the washer. Tighten the bolt in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Install the timing chains. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components - Romeo Engine (4.6L) or Timing Drive Components - Windsor Engine (5.4L) .
Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower .