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Camshaft Installation - Right Side

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Tools Required

    Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Journals
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  1. Lubricate the camshaft journals and bores with clean engine oil.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the camshaft (209), NEW O-ring (210), cap (211) and bolts (212).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  4. Fig 2: Installing Seal Onto Cylinder Head
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  5. Use the EN 46334  in order to install the seal (223) into the cylinder head. See Special Tools . Rotate the bolt clockwise until the tool bottoms in the cylinder head bore.
  6. Fig 3: View Of Bolt, Sprocket, Bolts, Cover & Seal
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  7. Install the cover (246), NEW seal (245) and bolts (247).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  8. Install the sprocket (248) and bolt (249).
  9. Fig 4: Holding Camshaft Sprocket Using Special Tool
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  10. Use the EN 46337  to retain the camshaft sprocket. See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 90 N.m (67 lb ft).

  11. Fig 5: Aligning The Mark On The Sprocket With The Pointer On The Rear Cover
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  12. Rotate the camshaft to align the mark on the sprocket (2) with the pointer on the rear cover (1).