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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 144 (ENGINE)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRCAMSHAFT - LHINSTALLATION

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Camshaft - LH: Installation

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Installation

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Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head.
- Align the camshafts as shown.
  
  Fig 1: Aligning Camshafts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: 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.

Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing caps.
- Loosely install the bolts.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing thrust caps.
- Loosely install the bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Bearing Thrust Caps
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 4: Tightening Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the camshaft oil seal retainer and the bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft oil seal with clean engine oil.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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