Section 500 (2.4L Engine (Service Information)): Camshaft(S): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Ensure that NONE of the pistons are at top dead center when installing the camshafts.

Lubricate all camshaft bearing journals, rocker arms and camshaft lobes.
Install all rocker arms in original positions, if reused.
Position camshafts on cylinder head bearing journals. Install right and left camshaft bearing caps No. 2 - 5 and right No. 6. Tighten M6 fasteners to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.) in sequence shown in Fig 1.
Apply Mopar® Gasket Maker to No. 1 and No. 6 bearing caps. See Fig 2. Install bearing caps and tighten M8 fasteners to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).

Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Fig 2: Camshaft Bearing Cap Sealing
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - 1.5 mm (.060 in.) DIAMETER BEAD OF MOPAR GASKET MAKER

NOTE: Bearing end caps must be installed before seals can be installed.
Install camshaft oil seals. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL(S) - INSTALLATION)
Install camshaft target magnet and camshaft position sensor.
Install cylinder head cover. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION)
Install timing belt rear cover and camshaft sprocket. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION)
Install timing belt. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)