Installation Procedure
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- NOTE:
If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.
Lubricate the camshaft journals and the bearings with clean engine oil.
- Using the bolt as a handle, carefully install the camshaft into the engine block.
- Remove the bolt from the front of the camshaft.
- NOTE:
Install the retainer 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 (203) and bolts (204).
- Tighten the camshaft retainer bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the first design hex head bolts (3) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the second design TORX® head bolts (4) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Install the Timing Chain, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve. Refer to Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Replacement
- Install the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement .
- Install the a/c condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (L96, LC8, LWN) .
- Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (L96, LC8) .
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .