Rocker Assembly & Camshaft (1.6L): Installation

Lubricate camshaft lobes and camshaft bearing journals and install camshaft into cylinder head. Check camshaft end play. Install rocker arm assembly to cylinder head. Insert camshaft bearing caps and tighten bolts.
Lubricate front O.D. of camshaft. Using Seal Installer (MD998364-01), install camshaft oil seal. Install upper inner cover and camshaft sprocket.
Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Temporarily set valve clearance to cold engine settings. Readjust to hot engine settings when engine is at normal operating temperature. Apply sealer to valve cover mating surface. See Fig 1 . Install rocker cover, air cleaner and breather hoses.

Fig 1: Sealing Valve Cover Surface on 1.6L Engine

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