Section 75 (1.6L SOHC Engine): Camshaft: Installation

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Fig 1: Rocker Arm Shafts/Lash Adjusters/Camshaft

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1 - EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER ARM

2 - INTAKE VALVE ROCKER ARM SPACER

3 - INTAKE VALVE ROCKER SHAFT

4 - INTAKE VALVE ROCKER ARM

5 - CAMSHAFT

6 - CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP

7 - EXHAUST VALVE ROCKER SHAFT

Lubricate the camshaft bearing journals with clean engine oil.
Install the camshaft (5) with the camshaft sprocket alignment pin in the 12 o'clock position.
Install the camshaft bearing caps (6) in their proper position. See Fig 1.
WARNING: Prior to installing the rocker shafts (3,7) , ensure the camshaft sprocket alignment pin on the camshaft is in the 12 o'clock position. Failure to position the camshaft may result in damage to the valvetrain and pistons.
Lubricate the roller portion of the rocker arms (1,4) with clean engine oil.
Install the rocker arm shaft (3,7) assemblies on the camshaft bearing caps (6), camshaft (5), and valve stems.
Hand start rocker arm shaft/camshaft bearing cap bolts.

Fig 2: Rocker Arm Shaft Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: When tightening the rocker arm shaft/camshaft bearing cap bolts, ensure the camshaft bearing caps are fully seated and the roller rocker arms remain seated in their proper position.
Tighten the rocker arm shaft/camshaft bearing cap bolts gradually in the sequence shown. See Fig 2. Final torque all bolts to 25 N.m (225 in. lbs.).
NOTE: It may be necessary to use the flats on the front of the camshaft to slightly rotate camshaft for camshaft sprocket installation.

Fig 3: Special Tool 8446 - Camshaft Sprocket Holder
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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8446
Slide camshaft sprocket off Special Tool 8446 (1) and into it's mounting position. Remove Special Tool 8446 (1) from cylinder head. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Camshaft Sprocket Holding Wrench 8435
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1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET HOLDING WRENCH 8435

2 - CAMSHAFT

CAUTION: Do Not use an impact wrench for tightening the camshaft sprocket bolt. Damage to the camshaft timing pin can result. Use a hand wrench only.
Install camshaft sprocket bolt. While holding the camshaft sprocket (2) with Special Tool 8435 (1), torque bolt to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.). See Fig 4.
Install camshaft position sensor. Torque fastener to 10 N.m (85 in. lbs.). Reconnect connector.
Install cylinder head cover (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER - INSTALLATION) .
Connect negative battery cable.