Installation Procedure
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Important: If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.
- Lubricate the camshaft journals and the bearings with clean engine oil.
- Install three M8-1.25 x 100 mm (M8-1.25 x 4.0 in) bolts to the bolt holes in the front of the camshaft.NOTE: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.
- Using the bolts as a handle, carefully install the camshaft into the engine block.
- Remove the three bolts from the front of the camshaft.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Important: Install the retainer plate with the sealing gasket facing the engine block.
The gasket surface on the engine block should be clean and free of dirt and/or debris.
- Install the camshaft retainer and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the camshaft sprocket and position the timing chain.
- Install the camshaft sprocket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Inspect the camshaft sensor O-ring seal. If the O-ring seal is not cut or damaged, it may be reused.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
- Install the camshaft sensor and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement .
- Install the front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
- Install the radiator support. Refer to RADIATOR SUPPORT REPLACEMENT in BODY FRONT END
- Remove the hood hinge bolts from the service position (2).
- Lower the hood to the normal position.
- Install the hood hinge bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).