Camshaft Component Installation Note

Tightening torque 

9-11 N.m {92-112 kgf.cm, 80-97 in.lbf} 

1. Install the camshaft timing chain by aligning the colored links on the camshaft timing chain with the marks on the camshaft sprockets (RH).
Fig 1: View Of Camshaft Timing Chain Marks (RH)
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2. Position the camshaft component onto the cylinder head (RH) in the neutral position as shown.
Fig 2: Identifying Neutral Position Timing Marks
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3. Install the RH bank camshaft caps and temporarily tighten the camshaft cap bolts evenly in the order shown in several passes.
Fig 3: Identifying RH Camshaft Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Tightening torque 

9-11 N.m {92-112 kgf.cm, 80-97 in.lbf} 

4. Remove the retaining wire inserted into the camshaft timing chain tensioner (RH).
   Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Wire In Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner (RH)

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   CAUTION:

   • Always use an appropriate tool (TORX or TORX PLUS). If the appropriate tool is not used, it could result in damage to the bolts or the tools.

   Tool size 

   TORX: T55 

   TORX PLUS: 55IP 

   Fig 5: Identifying TORX & TORX PLUS
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5. Using the RH bank camshaft sprocket bolt at the position shown in the figure, rotate the RH bank camshaft clockwise using the appropriate tools.
Fig 6: Rotating RH Bank Camshaft Clockwise
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1. Install the camshaft timing chain by aligning the colored links on the camshaft timing chain with the marks on the camshaft sprockets (LH).
   Fig 7: Identifying Camshaft Timing Chain With Marks On Camshaft Sprockets (LH)

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Fig 8: View Of Camshaft Timing Chain Marks (LH)
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2. Position the camshafts onto the cylinder head (LH) in the neutral position as shown.
Fig 9: Identifying Timing Marks
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3. Install the LH bank camshaft caps and temporarily tighten the camshaft cap bolts evenly in the order shown in several passes.
Fig 10: Identifying LH Bank Camshaft Caps Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Tightening torque 

9-11 N.m {92-112 kgf.cm, 80-97 in.lbf} 

4. Remove the retaining wire inserted into the camshaft timing chain tensioner (LH).
Fig 11: Identifying Retaining Wire In Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner (LH)
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