Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Installation

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Ensure crankshaft timing marks are aligned. See Fig 3. Install NEW gasket on oil feed flange. Insert oil ring into oil feed flange. Slide components onto exhaust camshaft. Thinly coat bearing cap No. 5 with sealant. Lubricate valve tappets with engine assembly lubricant and insert in proper location. Lubricate camshaft bearings with engine assembly lubricant. Insert intake camshaft. Hold oil feed flange upward when installing exhaust camshaft. Position oil feed ring hole at top. Turn oil feed flange until locating lug on camshaft is in position on cylinder head. Install camshaft bearing caps in original location.
Tighten bearing cap bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 4-Fig 6 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install NEW camshaft oil seals. See CAMSHAFT SEALS . Install timing belt. See TIMING BELT . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten remaining bolts/nuts to specification.

Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Removal Sequence (Except Escort & Escape)

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Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Removal Sequence (Escort Shown; Escape Is Similar)

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Fig 3: Aligning Crankshaft Timing Marks

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Fig 4: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence (Contour, Cougar & Mystique)

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Fig 5: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence (Escort Shown; Escape Is Similar)

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Fig 6: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence (Focus)

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