Camshaft - LH: Installation

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Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil and install the camshaft.
Position the 5 camshaft bearing caps in their original locations and install the 10 bolts in the sequence shown in illustration, in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install a new VCT system oil filter with the open end facing the front of the engine.

Fig 2: Installing VCT System Oil Filter
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

Position the camshaft phaser and sprocket with the alignment pin in the alignment slot of the camshaft and install 3 new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts finger-tight.
NOTE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

NOTE: Only use hand tools to install the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.

Using a 26 mm (1.023 in) wrench on the flats of the camshaft to secure the camshaft, tighten the 3 new LH camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Phaser
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .