Camshaft Cover Installation

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Assemble the camshaft cover and NEW gasket. Ensure that the gasket is located in the retaining groove in the camshaft cover.

Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Cover
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the cover on the cylinder head and hand start the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the front lift bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the front lift bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Front Lift Bracket
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Install the rear lift bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the rear lift bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Rear Lift Bracket
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the ground strap.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft cover ground strap bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Camshaft Cover Ground Strap
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Install the spark plugs.
Tighten: Tighten the spark plugs to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Spark Plugs
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Install the ignition coil and module assembly to the cam cover.
Tighten: Tighten the ignition coil and module assembly bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 6: View Of Ignition Coil & Module Assembly
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Install the power steering pump.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering pump bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 7: View Of Power Steering Pump
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