Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Right Secondary Camshaft Drive Timing Chain Shoe

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Position the right secondary camshaft drive timing chain shoe in through the right front cylinder head as shown.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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

Fig 2: Preventing Camshaft Rotation

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Install the right exhaust actuator to the secondary chain, ensuring that the actuator timing mark is aligned with the chain link that was marked during disassembly.
Loosely install the oil control valve to secure the exhaust actuator to the camshaft.

Use an open-end wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent the camshaft from rotating when tightening the oil control valve.
Tighten: Tighten the oil control valve to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Right Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts

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Install the right secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Right Side .

Fig 4: Aligning Camshaft Sprocket & Timing Chain Paint Marks

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Ensure that the previously created paint marks (1, 3) still line up with the sprocket timing marks (2, 4).

Fig 5: View Of Right Camshaft Position Actuator Housing

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Install the right camshaft actuator housing. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Housing Replacement - Right Side .