Camshaft - LH: Installation

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Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

CAUTION: Do not remove the Timing Chain Wedge tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this article.

CAUTION: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Assembly Bolt

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Install the camshaft into the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly and onto the head. Install a new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt finger tight.

CAUTION: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft phaser and sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Fig 2: Identifying Scribe Marks Of Camshaft Phaser And Chain

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Verify the camshaft phaser and sprocket and timing chain scribe marks are still in alignment.

NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.

Install the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
- Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
- Position the front camshaft bearing cap.
- Position the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the bolts loosely.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: Engine front cover removed for clarity.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools

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Remove the special tools.
Rotate the crankshaft a half turn counterclockwise and position the crankshaft damper spoke at the 12 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 1 o'clock position.

Fig 5: Positioning Crankshaft Damper Spoke At 12 O'clock Position And Timing Mark Indentation At 1 O'clock Position
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Verify correct camshaft position by noting the position of the No. 5 cylinder intake and exhaust camshaft lobes.

Fig 6: Checking Position Of No. 5 Cylinder Intake And Exhaust Camshaft Lobes
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NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head in this article.

NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

Fig 7: Compressing Spring Using Special Tool

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Using the special tool, install the 3 originally removed camshaft roller followers.
Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.

Fig 8: Locating Bolt And LH CMP Sensor
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Connect the CMP electrical connector.

Fig 9: Identifying LH CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
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CAUTION: Only use hand tools to install the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser and sprocket.

CAUTION: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.

Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Assembly Bolt

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Tighten the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH in this article.