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Camshaft RH: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Do not install the camshaft roller followers at this time. The roller followers will be installed later in the procedure. If the roller followers are installed prior to the camshafts, the camshaft caps can become distorted during the camshaft tightening process and result in upper end engine noise or severe damage to the engine.
    NOTE: If the original components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.

    1. Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
    2. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.

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    • Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.

    • Install the intake and exhaust camshafts in the neutral position. Align the D-slots as shown in the illustration.

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  3. Apply a 1 mm bead of Sealant to the rear camshaft cap mounting surface of the cylinder head.

    Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)

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  4. Install the camshaft bearing caps and the bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
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  5. Install the front camshaft bearing mega cap and the bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
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  6. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Fig 1: RH Camshaft Tightening Sequence
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  7. Install the RH VCT units. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit .
  8. Rotate the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise to position the camshaft lobe upward for the camshaft roller follower to be installed.
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  9. 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.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.

    1. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.
    2. Turn the knob on the special tool clockwise to depress the valve and spring.

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    1. Lubricate the camshaft roller follower with clean engine oil.
    2. Install the camshaft roller follower.
    3. Turn the knob on the special tool counterclockwise to raise the valve and spring. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1633 Remover, Roller Rocker Follower.

    • Repeat steps for the remaining camshaft roller followers.

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  11. Install the following items:

    1. Refer to: Vacuum Pump .
    2. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
    3. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .

  12. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
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  13. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect
  14. Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  15. Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.
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