In-Vehicle Repair: Installation

2010 Ford Focus S, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head.
    • Align the camshafts as shown.
    Fig 1: Locating Camshafts Aligning Marks
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  2. CAUTION:
    1. The camshaft caps must be installed in their original positions or damage to the engine may occur.
    2. Do not install the camshaft journal thrust caps until all of the camshaft bearing caps have been installed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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