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In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the camshaft with clean engine oil and install it in the engine block.
  2. Install the camshaft spacer.
  3. Install the camshaft thrust plate and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  4. Install the camshaft Woodruff key.
  5. Make sure the engine dynamic balance shaft Woodruff key is at the 12 o'clock position and the camshaft Woodruff key is at the 6 o'clock position.
  6. Install the engine dynamic balance shaft drive gear on the camshaft. Make sure the timing marks on the drive gear and driven gear are lined up.
    Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks On Drive Gear And Driven Gear
    G03962042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  8. Install the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to VALVE TAPPET .
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