Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit: Installation

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Left hand units

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 deg. Stage 3: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm) Stage 4: 90 deg.
3. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Install the LH timing chain. Refer to: Timing Chain .
Right hand units
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 deg. Stage 3: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm) Stage 4: 90 deg.
3. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Install the RH timing chain. Refer to: Timing Chain .