2.4L DOHC Engine: Camshaft(S): Installation

Fig 1: Camshafts

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1 - CAMSHAFT BEARING CAPS

2 - PLUG

3 - CAMSHAFT

4 - CYLINDER HEAD

5 - CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL

CAUTION: Ensure that NONE of the pistons are at top dead center when installing the camshafts.

1. Lubricate all camshaft bearing journals, rocker arms and camshaft lobes.
2. Install all rocker arms in original positions, if reused.
   Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence

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3. Position camshafts on cylinder head bearing journals. Install right and left camshaft bearing caps No. 2 - 5 and right No. 6. Tighten M6 fasteners to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown. See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Sealing

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   1 - 1.5 mm (.060 in.) DIAMETER BEAD OF MOPAR GASKET MAKER

4. Apply Mopar® Gasket Maker to No. 1 and No. 6 bearing caps. See Fig 3. Install bearing caps and tighten M8 fasteners to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
   NOTE: Bearing end caps must be installed before seals can be installed.
   Fig 4: Camshaft Seal - Installation

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   1 - CAMSHAFT SEAL INSTALLER MD-998306

5. Install camshaft oil seals using Camshaft Seal Installer MD-998306 (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL(S) - INSTALLATION) .
   Fig 5: Camshaft Position Sensor

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   1 - PCV VALVE

   2 - EGR VALVE

   3 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

6. Install camshaft target magnet and camshaft position sensor (3).
7. Install cylinder head cover, (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER - INSTALLATION) .
   Fig 6: Rear Timing Belt Cover Fasteners

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   1 - M6 BOLTS - 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.)

   2 - M8 BOLTS - 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.)

   3 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER

8. Install timing belt rear cover and tighten fasteners (1,2) and install timing belt tensioner (3).
   Fig 7: Camshaft Sprocket-Removal/Installation

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   1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET HOLDER 6847

9. Install camshaft sprockets using Camshaft Sprocket Holder 6847 (1), (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT COVER(S) - INSTALLATION) .
10. Install timing belt, (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .