Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L (2009)
22. Clean and inspect the LH camshaft bearing caps.
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The camshaft front thrust bearing cap contains an oil metering groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
23. Remove the LH camshaft.
24. NOTICE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into
the original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
Remove all of the remaining camshaft roller followers from the cylinder heads.
Installation
1. Install the LH and RH camshafts.
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Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil prior to installation.
2. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the LH and RH camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
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Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
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Position the 2 front camshaft bearing caps.
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Position the 8 remaining camshaft bearing caps.
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Install the 20 bolts loosely.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) in the sequence shown.
3. NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Position the camshaft phaser and sprockets and install 2 new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts finger-tight.
