Camshaft - RH: Installation

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Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

NOTE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the Timing Chain Locking Tool is removed or out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components .

NOTE: Do not allow the roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.

Fig 1: Locating RH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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Install the camshaft into the camshaft sprocket assembly and onto the head. Install a new camshaft sprocket bolt finger-tight.

NOTE: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft sprocket using the scribed marks, or damage to valves and pistons will result.

Fig 2: Identifying Location Mark On Timing Chain And Camshaft Sprocket Assembly

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Verify the camshaft sprocket and timing chain scribe marks are still in alignment.

NOTE: Do not allow the roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.

Install the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
- Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
- Position the front camshaft bearing cap.
- Position the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the 12 bolts loosely.
Tighten the 12 RH camshaft bearing cap bolts in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool.

Fig 4: Installing Timing Chain Locking Tool In RH Timing Chain
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Rotate the crankshaft a half turn counterclockwise and position the crankshaft damper spoke at the 12 o'clock position and the timing mark indentation at the 1 o'clock position.

Fig 5: Positioning Crankshaft Damper Spoke At 12 O'Clock Position And Timing Mark Indentation At 1 O'Clock Position
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The No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe must be coming up on the exhaust stroke. Verify by noting the position of the 2 intake camshaft lobes and the exhaust lobe on the No. 1 cylinder.

Fig 6: Identifying Intake Camshaft Lobes And Exhaust Lobes
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NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil prior to installation.

NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head .

NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

Fig 7: Installing Camshaft Roller Followers

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Using the Valve Spring Compressor, install the 3 originally removed camshaft roller followers.
Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.

Fig 8: Locating RH CMP Sensor Bolt
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Connect the CMP electrical connector.

Fig 9: Locating CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Only use hand tools to install the camshaft sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft sprocket.

Fig 10: Locating RH Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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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 RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH .