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Camshaft Carrier Installation - Right Side

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Fig 1: Camshaft Carrier With Tightening Sequence - Right Side
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Callout Component Name
1 Sealant
CAUTION:

Do not apply more room temperature vulcanization (RTV) silicone than specified. Excess RTV silicone could plug up oil passage holes in the camshaft carrier and lead to engine damage.

Procedure

  1. Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Refer to Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
  2. Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the bottom of the camshaft carrier, following the specific bead path.
  3. Place a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the bottom of the camshaft carrier as arrows show. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF4)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LGX) for recommended sealant.
NOTE:

Camshaft carrier surfaces should be free and clean of oil and foreign substances.
2 Camshaft Carrier - Right
3 Camshaft Carrier Bolt
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten in sequence

  1. First Pass: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
  2. Final Pass: 60 degrees
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