Camshaft Gear/Sprocket

2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Camshaft Gear/Sprocket



Using the flats on the camshafts to prevent camshaft rotation, tighten the 2 VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) phaser and sprocket bolts in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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