Main Moving System: Camshaft: Reassembly

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Install the HLA.
Align the camshaft timing chain with the intake timing chain sprocket and exhaust timing chain sprocket as shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Marks On Chain & Sprockets
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Install the camshafts after lubricating the journals of the camshaft with engine oil.
NOTE: To check the press fit, the camshaft (IN) and timing chain sprocket should be separable by a force greater than 1000kg (MIN.)at room temperature.

Fig 2: View Of Camshafts In Cylinder Heads
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Install the bearing caps. Check the markings on the caps for intake/exhaust identification symbol.
I: Intake camshaft

E: Exhaust camshaft

Fig 3: Bearing Cap Identification Marks
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Tighten the bearing caps to the specified torque in two or three increments as shown.
Tightening torque

Bearing cap bolt

M6 (38 mm) : 10 ~ 12Nm (100 ~ 120kg.cm, 7 ~ 9lb.ft)

M6 (50 mm) : 14 ~ 16Nm (140 ~ 160kg.cm, 10 ~ 12lb.ft)

Fig 4: View Of Camshafts In Cylinder Head
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Using the special tool, the camshaft oil seal installer (09221-21000), install the camshaft oil seal. Be sure to apply engine oil to the external surface of the oil seal.
Insert the oil seal along the camshaft front end and install it with a hammer until it is seated.

Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Oil Seal
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Install the camshaft sprocket to the specified torque.
Tightening torque

Camshaft sprocket bolt :

90 ~ 110 Nm (900 ~ 1100 kg.cm, 65 ~ 80 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Sprocket
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Install the cylinder head cover.
Tightening torque

Cylinder head cover bolts:

8 ~ 10 Nm (80 ~ 100 kg.cm, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb.ft)

(Tightening procedure)
1. Tighten all bolts temporarily to half of the specified torque in the sequence 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.
2. Retighten all bolts to the specified torque.
Fig 7: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the spark plug cables and, center cover.
Install the timing belt and then tighten the auto tensioner pulley.
Install the timing belt cover.
Install the power steering pulley, air conditioner pulley, crankshaft pulley and tensioner pulley.

Fig 8: Identifying Auto Tensioner
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Connect the breather hose and engine harness.
Install the intake manifold and engine cover.

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Cover
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