Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit: Installation

Left hand units 

• 1.
  
  
  NOTE: The VCT units have 2 timing marks on them, a triangle and a circle. For installation of the LH side the circle marks are used.

  • 1.
    
    Install the VCT units. The circle  timing marks on the VCT units will be at the 10 o'clock (intake) and 12:30 (exhaust) positions as shown in the illustration.

  • 2.
    
    Install the new VCT unit bolts.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    Stage 2: Loosen: 360 °

    Stage 3: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)

    Stage 4: 90 °

  • 3.
    
    Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.

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• 2.
  
  Install the LH timing chain. Refer to: Timing Chain .

Right hand units 

• 3.
  
  
  NOTE: The VCT units have 2 timing marks on them, a triangle and a circle. For installation of the RH side the triangle marks are used.

  • 1.
    
    Install the VCT units. The triangle  timing marks on the VCT units will be at the 2 o'clock (intake) and 11 o'clock (exhaust) positions as shown in the illustration.

  • 2.
    
    Install the new VCT unit bolts.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    Stage 2: Loosen: 360 °

    Stage 3: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)

    Stage 4: 90 °

  • 3.
    
    Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

• 4.
  
  Install the RH timing chain. Refer to: Timing Chain .