Camshaft Installation Note

1. As shown in the figure, apply gear oil (SAE No. 90 or equivalent) or engine oil to the center area of each journal of the cylinder head.
   Fig 1: Applying Gear Oil To Cylinder Head Journal Center Area

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   CAUTION:

   • Apply 0.05 ml {0.05 cc, 0.003 in³ } or less of oil to journal No. 6.
2. Apply gear oil (SAE No. 90 or equivalent) or engine oil to the following locations of each camshaft.
   • Thrust surface of front journal
3. As shown in the figure, align the cam position of cylinder No. 1 around top dead center (TDC) and place the intake camshaft on the cylinder head.
   Fig 2: Placing Intake Camshaft On Cylinder Head

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4. Remove the rope suspending the timing chain on the exhaust side.
5. While aligning the mark on the timing chain placed during removal with the one on the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator, place the exhaust camshaft component on the cylinder head.
   Fig 3: Aligning Timing Chain Mark

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6. As shown in the figure, apply gear oil (SAE No. 90 or equivalent) or engine oil to the center area of each journal of the camshaft.
   Fig 4: Applying Gear Oil To Camshaft Journal Center Area

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7. Apply sealant agent (Loctite 962T) around journal No. 6 of the cylinder head or the exhaust-side rear camshaft cap.
   NOTE:

   • To prevent engine oil leakage, apply sealant around journal No. 6 of the cylinder head or the rear camshaft cap on the exhaust side, and seal the journal.
   Fig 5: Applying Sealant Around Journal No. 6 Of Cylinder Head

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   CAUTION:

   • Verify that there is no sealant agent on the journal.

     Sealant agent bead width 

   • 0.5-1.5 mm {0.02-0.05 in}
8. Install the camshaft caps in the marked number order, and temporarily tighten the camshaft cap installation bolts in two or three passes evenly.
9. Tighten the camshaft cap installation bolts in two steps in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Camshaft Cap Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Tightening torque 

• First step: 3.0-6.0 N.m {31-61 kgf.cm, 27-53 in.lbf}
• Second step: 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}