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Camshaft - RH: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head.
    • Align the camshafts as shown.
    Fig 1: Locating Camshafts Align Marks
    G03898496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION:
    1. The camshaft caps must be installed in their original positions or damage to the engine may occur.
    2. Do not install the camshaft journal thrust caps until all of the camshaft bearing caps have been installed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G04655695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing caps.
    • Loosely install the bolts.
  3. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing thrust caps.
    • Loosely install the bolts.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Bolts
    G04655696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
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