Exhaust Camshaft, Follower, And Valve Lash Adjuster (Unit Repair) Installation: Installation

1. Install valve lash adjusters into their bores in the cylinder head. Apply lubricant, engine oil supplement to valve lash adjuster.
   Fig 1: Installing Valve Lash Adjusters

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2. Lubricate the valve tips with engine oil supplement.
   Fig 2: Lubricating The Valve Tips

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   IMPORTANT:  Used roller followers must be returned to original position on camshaft. If camshaft is being replaced, roller followers actuated by camshaft must also be replaced.

3. Position roller followers on tip of valve stem and on valve lash adjuster. Apply lubricant.
   Fig 3: Positioning Roller Followers

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   NOTE: Set crankshaft at 60° Before Top-Dead Center to prevent valve to piston contact.
4. Set exhaust camshaft on top of roller followers in camshaft bearing journals. Lubricate with engine oil supplement.
5. Install camshaft bearing caps in correct order and hand start the camshaft cap bolts.
   Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Bearing Caps

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6. The timing chain sprocket alignment notch on the camshaft should be oriented to the two o'clock position.
7. Tighten camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of three turns until they are seated.

Torque: 

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs) 

Fig 5: Aligning Timing Chain Sprocket On The Camshaft

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