Camshafts - LH: Installation

NOTE: Be sure camshaft bearing caps are installed in the original positions.

Fig 1: Aligning Camshafts

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Lubricate camshafts with SAE 5W-30 motor oil and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head.
- Align the camshafts as shown.

CAUTION: Do not install the camshaft journal thrust caps until all of the camshaft bearing caps have been installed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.

Fig 2: Installing Bearing Caps

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Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with SAE 5W-30 motor oil. Install the bearing caps and loosely install the bolts.
Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with SAE 5W-30 motor oil. Install the bearing thrust caps and loosely install the bolts.

Fig 3: Installing Bearing Thrust Caps
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 4: LH Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install camshaft oil seal retainer.
- Install a new gasket.
Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer
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Install the timing drive components. Refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
Install the new camshaft oil seal. Using special tools positioned over the oil seal, turn to install to the seal.
NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft oil seal with SAE 5W-30 motor oil.

Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Oil Seal
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Using special tool, install the water pump drive pulley.

Fig 7: Installing Water Pump Drive Pulley
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Install the water pump belt. Refer to WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT - 3.0L (4V) WITHOUT TENSIONER .