Cylinder Head: Assembly

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NOTE: Prior to assembly, coat all of the valve train components with clean engine oil.

Install the camshaft.

Fig 1: Installing Camshaft
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NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in the original position.

Fig 2: Positioning Camshaft Bearing Caps, Oil Supply Tube, And Bolts

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Position the camshaft bearing caps, the oil supply tube, and the bolts.

NOTE: After installing the bolts, check the camshaft for free rotation.

Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in two stages in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 16 N.m (12 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the valve.
Using the special tool, install the valve stem seals.

Fig 4: Installing Valve Stem Seals
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Position the valve spring and the valve spring retainer.

Fig 5: Positioning Valve Spring And Valve Spring Retainer
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Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

Fig 6: Installing Special Tool
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Using the special tool to compress the valve spring, install the valve spring retainer keys.

Fig 7: Installing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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Repeat the procedure until all of the valves are installed.
Install the spark plugs.

Fig 8: Installing Spark Plugs
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Install the camshaft roller followers only when the cylinder head is installed in the vehicle and the timing procedure has been carried out.