Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
11. 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.
Install the camshaft bearing caps and the 8 bolts on each side.
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Tighten the 8 bolts in the sequence shown on each side in 2 stages.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 16 Nm (142 lb-in).
RH side
3. NOTE: The RH camshaft sprocket is a LH-threaded bolt. Turning the bolt in the wrong direction can damage the bolt.
NOTE: The camshaft gear must turn freely on the camshaft. DO NOT tighten the bolt at this time.
Install the camshaft sprocket and loosely install the bolt.
LH side
4. NOTE: The camshaft gear must turn freely on the camshaft. DO NOT tighten the bolt at this time.
Install the camshaft sprocket and loosely install the bolt.
