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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the valve tips.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Valve Tips
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  2. Install the hydraulic element lash adjusters.
  3. Install the camshaft roller followers.
  4. Ensure that the alignment notches are aligned with the camshaft sprocket.
  5. Install the exhaust camshaft.
  6. Install the camshaft bearing caps.
  7. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  8. Install camshaft sprockets onto the camshafts.
  9. Hand tighten NEW camshaft sprocket bolts.
  10. Remove the J 43655  .
  11. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts. Tighten the bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.
  12. Install the upper timing chain guide. Tighten the upper timing chain guide to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  13. Install the camshaft cover.