Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters

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

Fig 2: Lubricating Valve Tips

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Lubricate the valve tips. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Roller Followers

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NOTE: Used rocker arms MUST be returned to the original position on the camshaft. If the camshaft is being replaced, the rocker arms MUST also be replaced.

Position the rocker arms on the tip of the valve stem and on the valve lash adjuster. Lubricate the rocker arms. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 4: Intake/Exhaust Camshaft

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Install the exhaust camshaft. Lubricate the camshaft. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 5: Camshaft Bearing Caps

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NOTE: The caps should be installed on the cylinder head in sequence as shown on top of the bearing caps.

Position the camshaft bearing caps. Install the bearing cap bolts hand tight.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

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