Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
RH camshafts
4. NOTICE: The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during removal or engine damage may occur.
NOTE: Coat the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Position the camshafts onto the RH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown.
5. NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
Install the 8 camshaft caps and the 16 bolts.
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Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
All camshafts
6. NOTICE: If any components are installed new, the engine valve clearance must be checked/adjusted or engine damage may occur.
NOTE: Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.
Using a feeler gauge, confirm that the valve tappet clearances are within specification. If valve tappet clearances are not within specification, the
clearance must be adjusted by installing new valve tappet(s) of the correct size. For additional information, refer to Valve Clearance Check See:
Adjustments.