In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Lubricating Camshaft Journals With Clean Engine Oil
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Install the camshaft onto the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Onto Cylinder Head
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Lubricate the camshaft bearing cap ladders with clean engine oil.

Fig 3: Lubricating Camshaft Bearing Cap Ladders With Clean Engine Oil
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Install the camshaft bearing caps and loosely install the bolts.

Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Bearing Caps
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 5: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Caps Tightening Sequence
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Install the camshaft sprocket spacer.
1. Position the camshaft sprocket and sprocket spacer.
2. Install the bolt.
Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Sprocket Spacer
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Install the timing chains. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
Install the roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .