>>B<< Camshaft/Camshaft Sprocket Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: The camshaft sprocket bolt cannot be reused.

Install the camshaft and camshaft sprocket assembly as follows.

Check that the knock pin is set to the right overhead position.
an adequate and minimum amount of engine oil to the outer of the camshaft edge and the entire insertion area around camshaft sprocket assembly.
Set the knock pin hole of camshaft sprocket assembly to the right overhead position, and slowly insert it into the camshaft assembly to the specified position.
Install the camshaft sprocket to the camshaft.
Apply an adequate and minimum amount of engine oil to the thread of the camshaft sprocket bolt and the lower area of the flange.

Fig 1: Camshaft Sprocket & Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Clamp the hexagon of the camshaft and fix it in the same manner as removal.
Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 85 ± 5 N.m (63 ± 4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Tightening Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.