Camshaft RH: Installation

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NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.
1. Assemble the hydraulic lash adjusters onto the spring clips on the camshaft roller followers.
2. Lubricate the camshaft roller followers and hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
3. Install the camshaft roller followers and hydraulic lash adjusters.
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- Lubricate the camshaft journals and lobes with clean engine oil.
- Install the intake and exhaust camshafts and align the D-slots as shown in the illustration.
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NOTE: Do not tighten at this time.

Install the camshaft bearing caps and the bolts.

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NOTE: Do not tighten at this time.

Install the front camshaft bearing mega cap and the bolts.

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: Stage 1: 53 lb.in (6 Nm) | Stage 2: 53 lb. in (6 Nm) plus an additional : 45°

Fig 1: RH Camshaft Tightening Sequence
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Install the new VCT system oil filters into the camshafts.

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Install the RHVCT units. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit .