Camshaft - Installation

INSTALLATION

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.

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 Nm (105 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown.

4. Apply Mopar(R) Gasket Maker to No. 1 and No. 6 bearing caps. Install bearing caps and tighten M8 fasteners to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).

NOTE: Bearing end caps must be installed before seals can be installed.

5. Install camshaft oil seals using Camshaft Seal Installer MD-998306Camshaft Seal(s) - Installation.

6. Install camshaft target magnet and camshaft position sensor (3).
7. Install cylinder head coverCylinder Head Cover(s) - Installation.

8. Install timing belt rear cover and tighten fasteners (1,2) and install timing belt tensioner (3).

9. Install camshaft sprockets using Camshaft Sprocket Holder 6847 (1)Engine Timing Cover(s) - Installation.
10. Install timing belt Timing Belt & Sprockets - Installation.