Camshaft Cover Installation

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Clean the sealing surfaces.

Fig 1: Sealing Compound Application Areas

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NOTE:

The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).

Apply sealing compound to areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 2: Camshaft Cover And Gasket

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NOTE:

The installation procedure should not take longer than 10 minutes.

Install the camshaft cover (2) and a NEW gasket (3).
Install the 15 camshaft cover bolts (1).

Fig 3: Camshaft Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Tighten the 15 camshaft cover bolts in a sequence as shown to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

Fig 4: Engine Oil Level Indicator

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Install the oil level indicator (1).