Cam shaft: Installation

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Install the camshaft.
Apply engine oil to the cylinder head at camshaft bearing installation location before installing the camshaft. Install the camshaft so that each valve is close to or in contact with base circle of the cam lobe.
NOTE:
- Set the camshaft to the position shown in the illustration.
- When set at the position shown in the illustration, it is not necessary to rotate the camshaft RH when installing the timing belt, but it is necessary to rotate the camshaft LH slightly.
Intake camshaft LH:

Rotate 80° clockwise.

Exhaust camshaft LH:

Rotate 45° counterclockwise.

Fig 1: Camshaft Installation Positions
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Install the camshaft cap.
1. Apply small amount of liquid gasket to the mating surface of cap.
  NOTE:
  - Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
  - Do not apply liquid gasket excessively. Applying excessively may cause excess gasket to come out and flow toward oil seal, resulting in oil leak.
  Liquid gasket:
  
  THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent
  
  Liquid gasket applying diameter:
  
  Mating surfaces other than ranges A and B 2±0.5 mm (0.0787±0.0197 in)
  
  Mating surfaces of ranges A and B 3±1 mm (0.1181±0.0394 in)
  
  Fig 2: Cap Mating Surface Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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2. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the cap journal surface, and install the camshaft cap to the camshaft.
3. Gradually tighten the camshaft cap in at least two steps, in alphabetical order shown in the illustration, and then tighten to the specified torque.
  Tightening torque:
  
  T1: 9.75 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
  
  T2: 20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Camshaft Cap Tightening Sequence
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4. After tightening the camshaft cap, ensure the camshaft rotates only slightly while holding it at base circle.
Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the periphery of the camshaft oil seal and oil seal lip, and install the oil seal on the camshaft using ST1 and ST2.
NOTE: Use a new oil seal.

ST1 499587600 OIL SEAL INSTALLER

ST2 499597200 OIL SEAL GUIDE

Fig 4: Engine Oil Applying Area Of Camshaft Oil Seal And Oil Seal Lip
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Install the oil pipe to the front camshaft cap using the union bolt without filter (without protrusion).
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

29 N.m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.4 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Front Camshaft Cap Mounting Screws
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Install the tensioner bracket.
Tightening torque:

24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Tensioner Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Install the timing belt cover No. 2 RH (A) and timing belt cover No. 2 LH (B).
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

Fig 7: LH And RH Timing Belt Cover Mounting Fasteners
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Install the cam sprocket. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cam Sprocket. >
Install the timing belt. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt. >
Adjust the valve clearance. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Valve Clearance. >
Install the rocker cover.
1. Install the rocker cover gasket to the rocker cover, (outer section and ignition coil section)
  NOTE: Use a new rocker cover gasket.
2. Apply liquid gasket to the specified point of the cylinder head.
  NOTE: Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
  
  Liquid gasket:
  
  THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent
  
  Fig 8: Rocker Cover Liquid Gasket Applying Points
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3. Install the rocker cover onto cylinder heads. Ensure the gasket is properly positioned during installation.
4. Temporarily tighten the rocker cover bolts in alphabetical order shown in the illustration, and then tighten to specified torque in alphabetical order.
  Tightening torque:
  
  6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 9: Rocker Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Connect the PCV hose (A) and PCV hose assembly (B) to the rocker cover.
NOTE: Use a new clamp for the PCV hose clamp, fit the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the illustration, and lock the clamp.
ST 18353AA000 CLAMP PLIERS

Fig 10: Pinching Clamp Of PCV Hose Using Special Tool
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Fig 11: Identifying PCV Hose And PCV Hose Assembly
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Connect the connector to oil flow control solenoid valve.

Fig 12: Locating Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve
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Install the ignition coil. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Ignition Coil. >
Install the air duct B (B) to the rocker cover LH and the air duct A (A).
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Rocker Cover Air Ducts
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Securely install the engine harness with clip (A) and stay (B) to the rocker cover RH.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Engine Harness Clip And Stay
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Install the timing belt cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt Cover. >
Install the crank pulley. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley. >
Install the rear side belt. < Ref. to REAR SIDE BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt. >
Install the engine to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Engine Assembly. >