Camshafts, removing and installing: Installing

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Secure crankshaft in TDC position using Crankshaft Holder 3242.

NOTE:

Always replace bolts that are tightened to torque as well as O-rings and gaskets.

Install camshafts at TDC position into cylinder head.

Fig 1: Identifying Slits At Front In Camshafts Stand Parallel At Same Height With Upper Edge Of Cylinder Head

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Slits - arrows - at front in camshafts must stand parallel at same height with upper edge of cylinder head.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Bearing Caps

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Install bearing caps - E2 - , - E4 - , - A2 - and - A4 -.
Install oil deflector - arrow - :

On cylinder head at right between bearing cap - E4 - and - A2 -
On cylinder head at left between bearing cap - E2 - and - A2 -

Tighten bearing caps - E2 - , - E4 - , - A2 - and - A4 - for intake and exhaust camshafts, alternating and in diagonal sequence.
Tighten remaining bearing caps in diagonal sequence.

NOTE:

Note alignment bushing on bearing cap - 1 -.

The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

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