Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. On SOHC, install camshaft with mark facing up. See Figure. On DOHC engine, align mating marks on camshaft drive gears with sub-gear. Left bank has 2 dots and right bank has one dot. A M5 bolt in camshaft drive gear can be tightened to hold camshaft in position. Ensure M5 bolt is released after camshafts timing is complete. See Fig 1.
2. On all engines, tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Fig 2 and Fig 3 . Ensure timing belt installation procedures are followed closely. See TIMING BELT .

Fig 1: Aligning Camshaft Timing Gears (DOHC)

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Fig 2: Tightening Camshaft Bracket Housing Fixing Bolts (DOHC)

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Fig 3: Tightening Camshaft Bracket Housing Fixing Bolts (SOHC)

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