Camshaft LH: Installation

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NOTE: If the original clipped roller finger follower and hydraulic lash adjuster assembly is to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original locations.
1. Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
2. Install the clipped roller finger followers and hydraulic lash adjuster assemblies.
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NOTE: Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Install the intake and exhaust camshaft in the neutral position. Align the D-slots as shown in the illustration. Refer to: Specifications .

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NOTE: The camshaft seal gaps must be at the 12 o'clock position or damage to the engine may occur.

Position the camshaft seals gaps at 12 o'clock.

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NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
- Install camshaft bearing caps by the markings on the caps and hand install the bolts.
- Install camshaft bearing mega caps and the bolts.
  Torque: Stage 1: 1 thru 3: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 2: 1 thru 3: 45°; Stage 3: 4: 97 lb.in (11 Nm); Stage 4: 4: 45°; Stage 5: 5 thru 16: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 6: 5 thru 16: 11°; Stage 7: Loosen 12 and 11: Loosen: turn(s); Stage 8: 12 and 11: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 9: 12 and 11: 11°; Stage 10: Loosen 10 and 9: Loosen: turn(s); Stage 11: 10 and 9: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 12: 10 and 9: 11°; Stage 13: Loosen 8 and 7: Loosen: turn(s); Stage 14: 8 and 7: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 15: 8 and 7: 11°; Stage 16: Loosen 6 and 5: Loosen: turn(s); Stage 17: 6 and 5: 71 lb.in (8 Nm); Stage 18: 6 and 5: 11°
Fig 1: LH Camshaft Tightening Sequence
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Rotate the LH camshafts to TDC.

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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

Install Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.

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Install the LH VCT unit. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit .
Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect . Refer to: Battery Cables - 3.5L V6 PowerBoost (CN) .
After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.
Road test the vehicle.