Removal and Installation: Camshaft: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The exhaust camshaft rear bearing cap must be secured within 10 minutes of Gasket Maker application. If the bearing cap is not secured within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep.

NOTE: Do not allow Gasket Maker to enter the camshaft bearing journal. If Gasket Maker is applied to the camshaft bearing journal, the journal and sealing area must be cleaned with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep.

Fig 1: Applying Beads Of Gasket Maker To Exhaust Rear Camshaft Bearing Cap

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Apply a continuous bead of the specified diameter from the specified tube.
Material : flange sealant (WSS-M2G348-A11)
NOTE: Install the camshafts with the alignment slots in the camshafts lined up so the Camshaft Alignment Plate can be installed without rotating the camshafts. Make sure the lobes on the No. 1 cylinder are in the same position as noted in the removal procedure. Rotating the camshafts when the timing chain is removed, or installing the camshafts 180 degrees out of position can cause severe damage to the valves and pistons.

NOTE: Failure to follow the camshaft tightening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts.

NOTE: Wipe off any excess sealer from the fuel injection pump housing sealing surface of the cylinder head and rear camshaft cap.

NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft journals and camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
- Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
- Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time, until finger-tight.
  Material : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)
  
  Torque :
  
  Stage 1: 7 Nm
  
  Stage 2: 16 Nm
Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
Material : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

Torque :

Stage 1: 7 Nm

Stage 2: 16 Nm

Fig 3: Lubricating Camshaft Journals And Front Camshaft Bearing Cap With Clean Engine Oil
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Torque : 10 Nm

Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Variable Camshaft Timing Solenoids
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NOTE: The Camshaft Alignment Tool is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.

Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Alignment Tool Into Rear Of Both Of Camshaft Slots

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Install the Special Tool(s) : 303-1565 (Alignment Tool, Camshaft)
Refer to: Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Unit .