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Camshaft Installation Note

  1. Apply the gear oil (SAE No.90 or equivalent) to each journal of the cylinder head as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Gear Oil (SAE No.90 Or Equivalent) Application Area Into Each Journal Of Cylinder Head
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  2. Set the cam position of No.1 cylinder at the top dead center (TDC) and install the camshaft.
  3. Apply the gear oil (SAE No.90 or equivalent) to each journal of the camshaft as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Identifying Gear Oil (SAE No.90 Or Equivalent) Application Area Into Each Journal Of Camshaft
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  4. Temporarily tighten the camshaft cap bolts evenly in 2-3 steps.
  5. Install the camshaft cap to the position of the marked number shown in the figure, tighten the camshaft cap bolts evenly in 2-3 rounds, and then tighten them in two steps in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    Tightening torque 

    • Step  1: 5.0-9.0 N.m {51-91 kgf.cm, 45-79 in.lbf}
    • Step  2: 14-17 N.m {1.5-1.7 kgf.m, 11-12 ft.lbf}