Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the valve lifters if removed.
- Install removed parts in their original locations.
Install the camshafts. Refer to the figure below for identification of the right and left bank, and intake and exhaust.

Fig 1: Right And Left Bank, Intake And Exhaust Identification Specifications
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Fig 2: Identifying Front And Rear Identification Paint And Identification Rib
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- Install so that the dowel pin at the front of the camshaft face is in the direction shown.
Fig 3: Identifying Correct Installation Of Dowel Pin
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Install the camshaft brackets.
- Install by referring to the installation location mark on the upper surface.
- Install so that the installation location mark can be correctly read when viewed from the intake manifold side.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Brackets
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- Install No. 1 camshaft bracket using the following procedure:
  - Apply liquid gasket to No. 1 camshaft bracket as shown.
    Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
    CAUTION:
    After installation, be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking from part "A" and "B" (both on right and left sides).
    
    Remove completely any excess of liquid gasket inside bracket.
    Fig 5: Applying Liquid Gasket To No. 1 Camshaft Bracket
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  - Apply liquid gasket to the back side of the front cover as shown.
    Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
    
    Fig 6: Applying Liquid Gasket To Back Side Of Front Cover
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  - Position No. 1 camshaft bracket close to the mounting position, and then install it to prevent from touching liquid gasket applied to each surface.
    
    Fig 7: Installing No. 1 Camshaft Bracket To Prevent From Touching Liquid Gasket Applied To Each Surface
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  - Temporarily tighten the front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown.
Fig 8: Tightening Front Cover Bolts
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Tighten the camshaft bracket bolts as follows:
1. Camshaft bracket bolts
2. Step 1 (bolts 9-12): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
3. Step 2 (bolts 1-8): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
4. Step 3 (all bolts): 5.88 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
5. Step 4 (all bolts): 10.4 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb)
CAUTION:
After tightening the camshaft bracket bolts, be sure to wipe off excessive liquid gasket from the parts listed below.
- Mating surface of rocker cover
- Mating surface of front cover
  
  Fig 9: Tightening Sequence Of Camshaft Bracket Bolts
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1. Tighten the front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown to the specified torque.
  1. Front cover bolts: 11.0 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8ft - lb)
Fig 10: Tightening Front Cover Bolts
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Install the camshaft sprockets using the following procedure:
1. Install the camshaft sprockets aligning them with the matching marks painted on the timing chain when removed. Align the camshaft sprocket key groove with the dowel pin on the camshaft front edge at the same time. Then temporarily tighten bolts.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Alignment Mark (Paint) And Alignment Mark (Stamp)
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  - Install the intake and exhaust side camshaft sprockets by selectively using the groove of the dowel pin according to the bank. (Common part used for both banks.)
2. Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as for removal, and tighten the bolts.
3. Check again that the timing mating mark on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned.
Fig 12: Identifying Intake Mark And Exhaust Mark
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Install the chain tensioner using the following procedure:
NOTE: Left bank is shown.
1. Install the chain tensioner.
  - Compress the plunger and hold it using a stopper pin when installing.
  - Loosen the slack guide side timing chain by rotating the camshaft hexagonal part if mounting space is small.
    1. Chain tensioner bolts: 6.9 N.m (0.70 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
  Fig 13: Installing Chain Tensioner
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2. Remove the stopper pin and release the plunger, and then apply tension to the timing chain.
3. Install the chain tensioner cover onto the front cover (RH bank).
  - Apply liquid gasket as shown.
    Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
    1. Tensioner cover bolts: 9.0 N.m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in-lb)
Check and adjust valve clearances. Refer to "VALVE CLEARANCE ".
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 14: Applying Liquid Gasket To Specified Location
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