Camshaft Carrier Installation - Right Side

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Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Carrier Components - Right Side With Tightening Sequence

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Callout	Component Name
1	Sealant CAUTION: Do not apply more room temperature vulcanization (RTV) silicone than specified. Excess RTV silicone could plug up oil passage holes in the camshaft carrier and lead to engine damage. Procedure Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the bottom of the camshaft carrier, following the specific bead path. Place a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the bottom of the camshaft carrier as arrows show. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers f NOTE: Camshaft carrier surfaces should be free and clean of oil and foreign substances.
2	Camshaft Carrier- Right Side
3	Camshaft Carrier Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten in sequence First Pass: 6 N.m (53 lb in) Final Pass: 60 degrees

Callout

Component Name

Sealant

CAUTION:

Do not apply more room temperature vulcanization (RTV) silicone than specified. Excess RTV silicone could plug up oil passage holes in the camshaft carrier and lead to engine damage.

Procedure

Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the bottom of the camshaft carrier, following the specific bead path.
Place a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the bottom of the camshaft carrier as arrows show. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers f

NOTE:

Camshaft carrier surfaces should be free and clean of oil and foreign substances.

Camshaft Carrier- Right Side

Camshaft Carrier Bolt

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten in sequence

First Pass: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Final Pass: 60 degrees