Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2007)
16. Remove the camshaft.
Installation
NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft journal bearing surfaces on the cylinder head, the camshaft journals and the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine
oil.
Both sides
1. Install the camshaft.
2. NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original positions.
NOTE: After installing the bolts, check the camshaft for free rotation.
Position the oil supply tube, if equipped, the camshaft bearing caps and the bolts.
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
RH side
3. CAUTION: The camshaft gear must turn freely on the camshaft. DO NOT tighten the bolt at this time. Tightening the bolt can result in
incorrect engine timing.
Install the camshaft sprocket and loosely install the bolt.
LH side
