Timing Drive Components - Camshaft Drive Cassette, LH: Installation

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Install the chain guide through the cylinder head.

Fig 1: Installing Chain Guide Through Cylinder Head
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Install the chain.

Fig 2: Installing Chain
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Install new chain guide bolts.

Fig 3: Installing New Chain Guide Bolts
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NOTE: The camshaft chain sprockets must be correctly oriented.

Fig 4: Installing Chain Lower Sprocket And Camshaft Sprocket

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Install the chain lower sprocket and the camshaft sprocket.
Install, but do not tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt.

Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
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Install the primary chain and gear.

Fig 6: Installing Primary Chain And Gear
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Install the primary drive chain tensioner.

Fig 7: Installing Primary Drive Chain Tensioner
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Hold the crankshaft from turning and tighten the jackshaft sprocket bolt in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten bolt an additional 90 degrees.
  
  Fig 8: Tightening Jackshaft Sprocket Bolt
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Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Time the engine. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS - CAMSHAFT TIMING .