Ford Thunderbird Manual page 91

03·01 A·52
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Camshaft Removal
NOTE: THOROUGHLY COAT
THRUST PLATE
WITH MOTOR OIL
PRIOR TO COLD TEST
SECTION A
Part
Item Number
1 6010
2 6250
6265
3
(Continued)
c. Install connecting rod caps and retaining bolts
as follows:
•
tighten to 20-25 N·m ( 1 5- 1 8 1b-ft).
•
tighten retaining nuts to 40-45 N·m (30-33
lb-ft).
•
rotate nuts an additional 9Q- 1 20 degrees.
5. Check connecting rod side clearance as
described in Section 03-QO.
Engine, 3.8L
Description
Cylinder Blocks
Camshaft
Camshaft Sprocket Spacer
Part
Item N umber
4 6269
5 N80462 1
6 N805256
7 376958
6. NOTE: Coat sealing edge of camshaft rear
bearing cover with Perfect-Seal Sealing
Compound B5A- 1 9554-A or equivalent meeting
Ford specification ESE-M4G 1 1 5-A before
installation.
Install camshaft rear bearing cover using a
suitable driver.
7. Coat camshaft lobes and camshaft bearings
(626 1 ) with Engine Assembly Lubricant
D9AZ- 1 9579-D or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESR-M99C8Q-A.
03·01A·52
THOROUGHLY COAT CAM
BEARINGS IN BLOCK WITH
MOTOR OIL PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION
--­
FRONT OF ENGINE
NOTE: APPLY
WSK-M2G349-A 10
SEALER PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION A2 4829-A
Description
Camshaft Thrust Plate
Bolt
Woodruff Key
Cup Plug
1997 Thunderbird, Cougar July 1996