In-Vehicle Servicing: Camshaft: Installation

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Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
- Lubricate the camshaft with clean engine oil.
- Position the camshaft.
- Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
- Position the camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the bolts loosely.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft And Camshaft Bearing Caps

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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: Camshaft Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Install the special tools on the camshaft being serviced.

Fig 3: Installing Special Tools On Camshaft

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Install the camshaft sprocket spacer, camshaft sprocket, washer and bolt onto the camshaft being serviced. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the valve stem seal from damage.

Fig 4: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils

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NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original locations.

NOTE: The 3 rearmost camshaft roller followers on the RH side must use special tool 303-567 in the same manner as is shown in the illustration.

NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller follower with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Fig 5: Using Special Tool To Compress Valve Springs And Installing Camshaft Roller Follower

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Using the special tool, compress the valve spring and install the camshaft roller follower.
- Install all of the camshaft roller followers onto the camshaft being serviced.
Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this article.