Installation Procedure

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Install the exhaust camshaft onto the cylinder head with the number 1 cam lobes facing as shown.

Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Camshaft
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Important: Each bearing cap has a number and a directional arrow marked on the bearing cap.
Install the camshaft bearing caps in their proper locations and direction.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown to 19 N.m (14 Ib. ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket to the camshaft.

Fig 3: Installing Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
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Install the camshaft sprocket bolt in order to secure the cam sprocket.

Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
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Tighten

Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to 54 N.m (40 Ib. ft).
Install the timing chain onto the engine. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprockets Replacement .
Check and adjust valve clearance. Refer to Valve Lash Adjustment .