Cylinder Head: Assembly

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NOTE: Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Install the camshafts.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshafts

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NOTE: The camshaft bearing cap bolts vary in length and head design and must be installed in their original positions. Camshaft bearing caps are not interchangeable and must be installed in their original positions or damage to the engine may occur.

NOTE: The camshaft bearing cap with 3 bolts is located at the front of the LH cylinder head and at the rear of the RH cylinder head.

NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft bearing cap bearing surfaces with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Install the camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the bearing cap bolts and tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts In Sequence

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NOTE: Lubricate the valve seal and valve stem with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer and the Valve Spring Compressor, install a new valve seal.
- Repeat step to install all of the new valve seals.

Fig 3: Installing New Valve Seal Using Special Tools (303-383) & (303-452)

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Position the valve, the valve spring and the spring retainer into the cylinder head.

Fig 4: Identifying Valve, Valve Spring & Spring Retainer

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Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the valve spring coils to protect the valve seal from damage.

Fig 5: Installing Special Tool (303-382) Between Valve Spring Coils

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Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and install the retainer keys.

Fig 6: Compressing Valve Spring & Installing Retainer Keys Using Valve Spring Compressor

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Repeat the previous 3 steps and install all of the valves, valve springs, valve spring retainers and retainer keys.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Install the secondary timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 7: Identifying Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts

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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Index the keyways on the camshafts to the 6 o'clock position.

Fig 8: Identifying Keyways On Camshafts To 6 O'clock Position

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NOTE: Timing marks must be at 12 o'clock position or damage to the engine may occur.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Install the camshaft sprockets and the chain as an assembly.
- Remove the lock pin from the secondary timing chain tensioner.

Fig 9: Identifying Timing Marks At 12 O'clock Position

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Install the Camshaft Holding Tool.

Fig 10: Identifying Special Tool (303-446)

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Install the camshaft spacer, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.

Fig 11: Identifying Bolt, Washer & Spacer

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Install the camshaft sprocket, washer and bolt, and hand-tighten the bolt.

Fig 12: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket, Washer & Bolt

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Tighten the bolts in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

Fig 13: Locating Camshaft Sprocket, Washer & Bolt

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