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Camshaft And Bearing Cap

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  1. Rotate the crankshaft and No. 1 cylinder is in TDC (Compression stroke)
  2. Check the position of the rocker arm whether it is exactly installed on the lash adjuster and valve or not.
  3. Install the camshaft dowel pin as illustration.
    Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Dowel Pin
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  4. The left and right banks of the camshafts are different and you should be careful not to confuse them.

    Identification signal 

    Left bank

    Intake (IN) : I

    Exhaust (Ex) : E

    Right bank

    Intake (IN) : J

    Exhaust (Ex) : H

    Fig 2: View Of Camshafts
    G00790477Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Confirm the identification mark and the number.

    Bearing caps of No.3, No.4, and No,5 have the front mark and arrange the front mark upon the cylinder head while installing the bearing caps.

    Identification mark 

    Intake : I

    Exhaust : E

    Fig 3: Identification Marks
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  6. Tighten the bearing cap by 2 or 3 steps

    Tightening Torque 

    Outer (*) 16 EA :

    19 ~ 20Nm (190 ~ 210kg.cm, 14 ~ 15lb.ft)

    Inner 24 EA :

    10 ~ 12Nm (100 ~ 120kg.cm, 7.4 ~ 8.8lb.ft)

    Fig 4: View Of Camshafts In Cylinder Head
    G00790479Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the cylinder head cover.
    1. Install the gasket to the cylinder head cover correctly.
    2. Clean sealing surface on camshaft cap.
      NOTE: Clean sealing surface with use plastic scraper, to prevent oil leak.
    3. Apply sealant to the sealing surface on cylinder head cover and camshaft cap.

Sealant type: LT 5900

Fig 5: Identifying Sealant Location
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NOTE: Be careful of gasket escapement when installing the cylinder head cover. You must use the washer when installing the cylinder head cover bolts.
Fig 6: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00790481Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.