Camshafts - RH: Installation

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Lubricate the RH camshafts with clean engine oil and carefully position the camshafts onto the cylinder head.
- Align the RH camshafts as shown in illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Align Mark Of RH Camshafts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft journal caps and cylinder heads are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.

NOTE: Do not install the camshaft journal thrust cap until all of the camshaft bearing caps have been installed or damage to the thrust cap can occur.

Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the RH camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing caps.
- Loosely install the bolts.
  
  Fig 2: Locating RH Camshaft Bearing Caps
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lubricate the bearing surface of the RH exhaust camshaft bearing thrust cap with clean engine oil and install the bearing thrust cap.
- Loosely install the bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Locating RH Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Thrust Cap
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure to tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence in 2 stages.

Tighten the RH camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Individually loosen and then tighten each camshaft bearing cap to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying RH Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RH camshaft phaser and socket. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT PHASER AND SPROCKET .