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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Left Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe
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  1. Position the left secondary camshaft drive chain shoe in through the top of the cylinder head.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Left Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Bolt
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the left secondary camshaft drive chain shoe bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the secondary camshaft drive chain shoe bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    3. Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Access Plugs On Front Of Engine
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  3. Install the left secondary camshaft drive chain shoe access plug (3) located in the cylinder head. Ensure the O-ring seal is attached to the access plug.

    Tighten:  Tighten the secondary camshaft drive chain shoe access plug to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).

    4. Fig 4: Ensuring Camshaft Sprocket Drive Pins Are At The Top Of Their Rotation
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  4. Install the left intake camshaft sprocket into the left secondary camshaft drive chain.
  5. Install the left intake camshaft sprocket onto the camshaft. The camshaft sprocket notch marked LI (left intake) engages the intake camshaft pin.
    6. Fig 5: Holding Camshaft
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    NOTE: Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Notice .
  6. Use an open end wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent the camshaft from rotating when tightening the camshaft sprocket bolt.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Left Intake Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
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  7. Install the left intake camshaft sprocket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

    8. Fig 7: Using Camshaft Holding Tool
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  8. Remove the J 44212  from the camshafts. See Special Tools .
  9. Install the left camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  10. Install the left secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Left Side .
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