Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters

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Install the hydraulic element lash adjusters into their bores in the cylinder head.
Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 2: Lubricating Valve Tips

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Lubricate the valve tips with Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Roller Followers

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

Position the roller followers on the tip of the valve stem and on the lash adjuster. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 4: Intake/Exhaust Camshaft

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Install the exhaust camshaft (3). Lubricate with Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 5: Camshaft Bearing Caps

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Install the camshaft bearing caps. Hand tighten the cap bolts.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the exhaust camshaft position actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Exhaust Actuator Replacement .