In-Vehicle Repair: Camshaft: Installation

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Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Lubricating Camshaft Journals With Clean Engine Oil
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Install the camshaft onto the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Onto Cylinder Head
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Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.

Fig 3: Lubricating Camshaft Bearing Caps With Clean Engine Oil
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Install the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
1. Position the camshaft bearing caps.
2. Loosely install the bolts.
Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Bearing Caps In Original Locations
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
Install the timing chains. Refer to Timing Drive Components .
Install the camshaft roller followers. Refer to Camshaft Roller Follower .

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence
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