Camshaft - Right

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Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Lubricate camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Position the right side camshaft so that the camshaft sprocket dowel is near the 10 o'clock position, This will place the camshaft at the neutral position easing the installation of the camshaft bearing caps.
Position the camshaft into the cylinder head.
Install the camshaft bearing caps, hand tighten the retaining bolts.
Working in 1/2 turn increments, tighten the bearing cap retaining bolts starting with the middle cap working outward.
Torque the camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts to 11 N.m (100 in. lbs.).

Fig 2: Positioning Secondary Chain Onto Camshaft Drive Gear
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1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
Position the camshaft drive gear into the timing chain aligning the V8 mark (2) between the two marked chain links (Two links marked during removal).

Fig 3: Using Suitable Pair Of Adjustable Pliers To Rotate Camshaft Until Alignment Dowel On Camshaft Is Aligned With Slot In Camshaft Drive Gear
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1 - ADJUSTABLE PLIERS

2 - CAMSHAFT DOWEL

NOTE: When gripping the camshaft, place the pliers on the tube portion of the camshaft only. Do not grip the lobes or the sprocket areas.
Using the adjustable pliers (1), rotate the camshaft until the camshaft sprocket dowel (2) is aligned with the slot in the camshaft sprocket (2). Install the sprocket onto the camshaft.
CAUTION: Remove excess oil from camshaft sprocket bolt. Failure to do so can cause bolt over-torque resulting in bolt failure.

Remove excess oil from camshaft sprocket bolt, then install the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt and hand tighten.

Fig 4: Securing Timing Chain Tensioners Using Timing Chain Wedge

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1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD

3 - LOCKING WEDGE TOOL 9867

4 - LOCKING WEDGE TOOL 9867

Remove locking wedge tool 9867 (3).

Fig 5: Tightening Right Side Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

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1 - TORQUE WRENCH

2 - SPANNER WRENCH 6958 WITH ADAPTER PINS 8346

3 - LEFT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

4 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

Using spanner wrench 6958 with adapter pins 8346 (2), tighten the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt (4) to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.).

Fig 6: Locating Crankshaft & Camshaft Position Sensors
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Install the camshaft position sensor (3).

Fig 7: Cylinder Head Cover-Right

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ITEM	DESCRIPTION	TORQUE
1	Cover Fasteners	12 N.m (105 in. lbs.)

Install the cylinder head cover (1). See INSTALLATION .