>> A << Dowel Pin Installation
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Only when the dowel pin is pulled out from the camshaft for removing the V.V.T. sprocket, install the dowel pin, according to the following procedures.
CAUTION:
- When installing the dowel pin, pay attention to the rocker arm and camshaft assembly not to be damaged.
- When installing the dowel pin, do not apply the load to the cam journal cam thrust face.
- Set the dowel pin straightly to the installation hole of the camshaft.
- As shown in the illustration, apply an adequate and minimum amount of engine oil to the lower flange of the V.V.T. sprocket bolt and the threads of the V.V.T. sprocket bolt, also to the portion at the camshaft sprocket bolt side of the special tool installer (MB991146).
- As shown in the illustration, set the special tool and the V.V.T. sprocket bolt.
- Prevent the hexagonal portion of the camshaft rear end from rotating. Paying attention to the dowel pin not to be tilted, tighten the V.V.T. sprocket bolt and press-fit the dowel pin to 5 ± 0.2 mm (0.2 ± 0.01 inch).