Camshaft Installation

Install the camshaft (A), then install the camshaft thrust cover (B) with a new O-ring (C).

Fig 1: Locating Camshaft, Camshaft Thrust Cover And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
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Install the CMP sensor (see CMP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
Install the rocker arm assembly (see ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ).
Install the camshaft sprocket (see CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSTALLATION ).
Install the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION ).
Install the harness holder (A).

Fig 2: Locating Harness Holder, Heater Hose Bracket And Ground Cable With Torque Specifications
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Install the heater hose bracket (B) and the ground cable (C).
Install the harness clamps (A) with the harness holders (B).

Fig 3: Locating Harness Clamps And Harness Holders
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Connect the following engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps:
- Four injector connectors
- Rocker arm oil control valve connector
- Rocker arm oil pressure switch connector
- ECT sensor 1 connector
- CMP sensor connector
- A/F sensor connector
- Secondary HO2S connector
- Oil pressure switch connector
- Knock sensor connector
Install the intake manifold/chamber assembly (see INSTALLATION ).
Install the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).