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Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Installation

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Ensure crankshaft keyway is at 11 o'clock. Lubricate camshafts with Engine Assembly Lubricant (D9AZ-19579-D), and install camshafts onto proper cylinder head. Ensure arrows on camshaft sprockets are aligned. Install camshaft journal caps loosely. Ensure camshaft journal thrust caps are installed last to prevent damage to thrust caps. Install timing chains. See TIMING CHAINS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten remaining bolts/nuts to specification. See Fig 1Fig 2 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence - 2000 Models
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Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence - 2001 Models
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