Items 12-7: Camshaft, Main Bearing Caps, Oil Supply Tube, Main Bearing Cap Mounting Bolts, and Camshaft Sprocket Installation 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 the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).

CAUTION: The camshaft gear must turn freely on the camshaft. DO NOT tighten the bolt at this time.

Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Sprocket

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the camshaft sprocket and loosely install the bolt.
The camshafts must be retimed. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING .