Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B3000 and 2001 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate camshaft lobes and journals with heavy SAE 50W engine oil. Carefully slide camshaft through bearings in cylinder block. Install camshaft synchronizer. Install thrust plate and recheck camshaft end play. Install timing chain and sprocket as an assembly.CAUTION: DO NOT replace camshaft sprocket retaining bolt with standard bolt. Original camshaft bolt has a drilled oil passage.
- Ensure crankshaft and camshaft sprockets are aligned. See Figure. Install camshaft sprocket washer and retaining bolt, and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lubricate valve lifters and bores with heavy SAE 50W engine oil.
- Install lifters into original bores. Lubricate push rods with heavy SAE 50W engine oil. Install push rods into original location. For each valve, rotate crankshaft until lifter rests on heel of camshaft lobe. Position rocker arm over push rod and install fulcrum.
- Tighten rocker arm bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . After all rocker arms have been installed, tighten rocker arm bolts (camshaft may be in any position) to a final torque, step 2. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
- Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill or top off all fluids. Fill and bleed cooling system. See FILLING and COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING . Start engine and check for leaks. Check and adjust ignition timing as necessary.