Camshaft LH: Installation

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1.

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.
1. 1.
  
  Assemble the hydraulic lash adjusters onto the spring clips on the camshaft roller followers.
1. 2.
  
  Lubricate the camshaft roller follower and hydraulic lash adjuster assemblies with clean engine oil.
  Material
  
  : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)
1. 3.
  
  Install the camshaft roller follower and hydraulic lash adjuster assemblies.

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2.

NOTE: Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Install the intake and exhaust camshafts in the neutral position. Align the D-slots as shown in the illustration.

Material

: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)

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3.

Install the camshaft bearing caps and the bolts. Do not tighten at this time.

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4.

Install the front camshaft bearing mega cap and the bolts. Do not tighten at this time.

Fig 1: LH Camshaft Tightening Sequence

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5.

Tighten the bolts.
Torque:

Stage 1: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

Stage 2: 45°

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6.

Install new VCT system oil filters into the camshafts.

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7.

Install the LHVCT units. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit .